Pollution control - nuisances
Summary
In
the event of a justified complaint of statutory nuisance such as emissions of smoke, fumes or gases, dust, steam and smell
is justified, an abatement notice will be served upon the person responsible by the local authority.
How to report a nuisance
- Contact us by telephone, e-mail, fax, or online form, giving details of your address, the problem address and the nuisance;
- an officer will contact you to discuss the problem in more detail;
- depending on the circumstances, appropriate action will be taken, sometimes in conjunction with other sections of the Council.
Downloads
Please find below leaflets for the most common nuisances. The Environmental Protection UK website has a complete list of leaflets covering other types of nuisances that you can download for free.
- Garden Bonfires Leaflet - 1st November 2007 (PDF, 132KB)
- Neighbour Noise Leaflet - 11th June 2009 (PDF, 157KB)
- Noise Pollution Booklet - 14th April 2008 (PDF, 255KB)
Further information
People experience nuisances from time to time which affect their enjoyment of their property. We can often assist in resolving these problems by taking formal or informal action. We often work with others, such as the Police, Antisocial Behaviour Team, Social Services, Housing Associations, and Planning Enforcement Team, depending on the circumstances. Our action is designed to stop the problem and cannot seek compensation for damages. You would need to pursue this through a solicitor or Citizens Advice Bureau.
Information given to us is in confidence, with the exception of certain court action.
We are able to deal with a wide range of problems, but are unable to take formal action over traffic or aircraft noise.
External websites
- Citizens Advice Bureau (external link)
- Environmental Protection UK - leaflets and books (external link)
Contact us
| Officer / Team | Environmental Protection Team |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Blaby District Council Council Offices Desford Road Narborough Leicester LE19 2EP |
| E-mail address | environmental.health@blaby.gov.uk |
| Telephone | 0116 272 7555 |
| Fax | 0116 272 7594 |
If you need this information in other languages or formats (large print, Braille or audio), please let us know when you contact us.
This page was last updated on 11th September 2009
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