Nuisance complaints

To investigate and resolve your complaint we may share your information with other services and external agencies following data protection principles.

Construction noise from building and demolition sites, or from roadworks is inevitable and can rarely be completely prevented. However, noise from construction sites can be very disturbing.

Our Environmental Protection team has powers of enforcement, under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, to deal with smells that cause a statutory nuisance.

We can deal with accumulations of rubbish on private land if the waste material is providing shelter for rats or mice, or consists of offensive, decomposing matter.

We have powers to deal with smoke, dust or fumes that amount to a statutory nuisance under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Section 79.

Bonfires produce smoke, toxic chemicals and can cause annoyance to neighbours. Much of the rubbish we create can be recycled - please recycle your garden waste or consider home composting.

While firework displays are widely enjoyed by many people, the noise associated with loud fireworks can cause a great deal of distress to other people, as well as pets, farm animals and wildlife.