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Common causes of artificial light nuisance, lights that are exempt and how councils can assess light.
Advises on how to consider light within the planning system.
This document contains the following information: Artificial light in the environment
Guidance for local authorities and other land managers in England on maintaining local environmental quality.
What counts as a statutory nuisance and how councils can deal with complaints by issuing an abatement notice.
Manage your birds’ housing and welfare when they must be kept inside because of disease outbreaks.
Disputes with neighbours - noisy neighbours, barking dogs, statutory nuisances, high hedges, mediation and when your council can step in
Report a street light problem to the local council - they are responsible for installation and maintenance of street lighting
The Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (i.AI), the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO), the Geospatial Commission and the Government Digital Service (GDS) have merged to create the new Government Digital Service - the digital centre of government, part of the...
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