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Council consulting on plans to expand chimney smoke ban across the whole of Reading

Jake Clothier by Jake Clothier
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 2:07 pm
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Reading Borough Council has begun consulting on proposals to expand the Smoke Control Area to cover the whole of Reading. Picture: Jake Clothier

Reading Borough Council has begun consulting on proposals to expand the Smoke Control Area to cover the whole of Reading. Picture: Jake Clothier

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READING Borough Council has begun a consultation on proposals to expand its crackdown on smoke in Reading as part of air quality improvement measures.

Proposals would see the Smoke Control Areas (SCA) which currently cover around two thirds of Reading expanded to cover the whole borough.

An SCA gives local authorities power to take enforcement action to prevent smoke being emitted from chimneys of buildings, furnaces, and industrial plants, unless smokeless fuel is used.

Solid fuel can also be used in accordance with DEFRA approval, where certain appliances green-lit by the government department can be used in certain circumstances.

Authorised fuels can be identified by the “Ready to Burn” logo from reputable suppliers.

Those found in breach can be fined between £175 and £300.

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While a “patchwork” of SCAs currently covers around 62% of the borough, but new proposals would a single, blanket provision covering the entire borough.

The measure is aimed at reducing harmful particulates produced by burning fuel and encouraging residents to use smokeless fuel, leading to improvements in air quality.

The council is now conducting a consultation and seeking views from residents on the proposals, available via: consult.reading.gov.uk

John Ennis, Lead Councillor Climate Strategy and Transport, said: “This is an important step in protecting air quality in Reading and beyond, to limit the damaging effect on people’s health.

“The consolidation of the smoke control orders currently in place will make it easier for households burning authorised fuels to understand the rules and, where necessary, help officers take enforcement action to tackle those whose smoke emissions have a detrimental effect on those around them.

“Whether you currently live in an active SCA or not, I would encourage all residents to have their say on these important proposals before the consultation closes in the Autumn.”

Residents can take part in the consultation, which closes on Monday, October 16, via: consult.reading.gov.uk/dens/the-reading-borough-council-smoke-control-order-20

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