Offensive smells can originate from a number of sources, from food odours arising from takeaway outlets and restaurants, to industrial smells such as solvents from paint spraying. 

If you are experiencing problems from odours, speak to the business or person responsible first. 

If this is not successful we can take action if the odour is classed as a statutory nuisance.

This could be:

  •  accumulations of waste, such as dog faeces or food items
  •  odour arising from industry or agriculture
  •  odour arising from animals being kept in poor conditions
  •  cooking smells from food businesses

 We cannot deal with cooking odours or smoking odours from domestic properties.

For gas smells please call the National Gas Emergency number 0800 111 999.

Report a smell / odour nuisance

Tell us about a smell/odour nuisance by using the 'neighbourhood nuisance' form below, it should take no more than 3 to 4 minutes. 

By submitting the form you agree that you have read and accepted how we process your personal data

To make your report you need a Council Services account.

If you already have a Council Services account, use the button below to login and make your report. 

Report a neighbourhood nuisance

Alternatively, please register for a Council Services account then return to this page to make your report.