Smoke Control Area Review

March 19, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to address air quality concerns, the Cabinet agreed to conduct a public consultation on options for smoke control areas within the district and to implement a Fixed Penalty Charge scheme for violations, with a warning for the first offense, £175 for the second, and £225 for subsequent offenses.

Full council record
Content

(1)       
That the Cabinet considered the options provided for smoke control
areas within the district;

 
(2)        That the
Cabinet agreed for a public consultation to take place; and
 

(3)       
That the Cabinet agreed the Fixed Penalty Charge be implemented,
which was Option 2: 1st  Offence
(Warning Notice), 2nd Offence (£175.00) Subsequent Offences
(£225.00) (see agenda report).

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Wednesday 19th March 2025 7.30 pm on March 19, 2025

Supporting Documents

Appendix A Smoke Control Area - Briefing Document Final.pdf
Cab Report 17-03-2025 SCA Review Final.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date19 Mar 2025
Subject to call-inYes