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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.
What counts as a statutory nuisance and how councils can deal with complaints by issuing an abatement notice.
This document contains the following information: Artificial light in the environment
The rules about having garden bonfires, burning domestic waste, complaining about a neighbour's bonfire, fines
Noise, exhaust emissions, engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) (sometimes called an engine management light or 'EML'), and fluid leak rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.
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
How councils assess and deal with nuisance odours from industrial, trade and business premises.
How councils deal with complaints about noise at night, intruder alarms, construction noise and loudspeakers in the street.
How councils deal with complaints about smoke from premises that's a statutory nuisance, smoke that's exempt and how smoke can be assessed.
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
Process guidance notes (PG notes) on emission controls ('Part B' activities).
Document explaining the relationship between the Environmental Permitting Regulations and local authorities’ statutory nuisance duties.
Report a noise problem like loud music, noisy pubs, neighbour's parties or barking dogs to your local council
As a local authority, you can issue a fine or take legal action against businesses for nuisance parking.
Product Safety Report for Light Up Pop Pipes sold via Amazon presenting a serious chemical and choking risk.
You cannot buy or use fireworks if you're under 18, and you must not set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am, except on certain occasions
Check the tariff classification for a vlogging kit with ring light made of plastics.
This guide explains how impacts on noise should be incorporated into a cost benefit analysis.
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