Working towards cleaner air for Brighton & Hove through improved smoke control areas

May 14, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council website
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Purpose

This report shares the findings and results of public consultation on smoke control proposals and seeks agreement on a citywide smoke control area.

Decision

That Cabinet: 

1)             Approve revocation of the five existing SCA (Appendix 1) and the creation of a new single Smoke Control Order for Brighton & Hove.

2)             Agree the geographical scope of the new SCA covering the built-up urban area (City Plan Part One area plus the urban fringe) within the council’s Local Planning Authority boundary (Appendix 2).

3)             Delegate authority to the Corporate Director City Operations, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Net Zero & Environmental Services, to finalise the Smoke Control Order wording for implementation ensuring compliance with and statutory requirements.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Thursday, 14 May 2026 - 2.00pm on May 14, 2026

Supporting Documents

Working towards cleaner air for Brighton Hove through improved smoke control areas.pdf
Working towards cleaner air for Brighton Hove through improved smoke control areas APX. n 2.pdf
Working towards cleaner air for Brighton Hove through improved smoke control areas APX. n 1.pdf
Working towards cleaner air for Brighton Hove through improved smoke control areas APX. n 3.pdf
Working towards cleaner air for Brighton Hove through improved smoke control areas APX. n 4.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date14 May 2026
Effective from23 May 2026
Expected date14 May 2026
Originally due14 May 2026
Lead officerSamuel Rouse
Subject to call-inYes