People who emit chimney smoke from their homes in more than 40 areas across Gedling could be fined hundreds of pounds under new air pollution plans. A Gedling Borough Council committee will discuss the proposals next week as the Labour-led council looks to clamp down on repeat offenders.
It’s part of legislation in the Clean Air Act 1993 which sets out offences for emitting smoke in controlled areas unless approved to do so. Council papers reveal 41 ‘smoke control areas’ (SCAs) are designated across the borough.
These cover all of Arnold, Daybrook, Woodthorpe, Porchester, Carlton, Netherfield, Colwick, Calverton, Bestwood Village and most of Gedling Village. Emitting smoke from chimneys through open fires, wood-burning stoves or fixed boilers in these areas is prohibited unless specific criteria are met.
