Air pollution is an environmental concern for many communities in the UK. We monitor, assesses and coordinate control over local air pollution. Our activities include:
- Coordinating action in Lancaster, Carnforth and Galgate air quality management areas
- Carrying out district-wide review and assessment of air quality
- Measuring and monitoring air pollution levels
- Maintaining Smoke Control Areas (where only smokeless fuels may be burned)
- Investigating air pollution complaints about:
- garden bonfires
- dark smoke and potentially toxic fumes from burning of unsuitable materials
- nuisance dusts – building sites, mineral works, etc.
- nuisance odours – eg farming and industrial smells
- smoky diesel vehicles – supporting the Vehicle Licensing Inspectorate’s work - Inspecting industrial sources of air pollution that are prescribed for ‘permitting’ controls
- Advising the local planning authority on the air quality impacts of new proposals and appropriate controls/mitigation