Decision details

Background / Decision Summary:
A report was provided to Executive on 3 March 2026 that outlined the results of public consultation on proposals to further reduce emissions of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and other pollutants from solid fuel burning, through a York-wide Smoke Control Area (SCA).
Executive:
• Considered the consultation summary (Annex C to the report) and full comments (Annex D to the report) received in relation to the public consultation on a draft order to expand the SCA to cover the whole of CYC’s administrative area (and associated revocation of historical orders covering the existing area).
• Delegated authority to the Director of Environmental and Regulatory Services, in consultation with the Director of Governance, to approve the making of the ‘City of York Council Smoke Control Order (2025)’ (as drafted at Annex F to the report) to come into effect on a date not less than 6 months after the date of making the order (Option A as set out in the report) – the subject of this officer decision.

Decision: Director of Environmental and Regulatory Services, in consultation with the Director of Governance, to approve the making of the ‘City of York Council Smoke Control Order (2025)

Approve the making of a new order (as drafted at Annex F to the Executive report) to designate the whole of CYC’s administrative area a Smoke Control Area (and the revocation of existing orders).

• Approve the making of a new order (as drafted at Annex F to the Executive report) with modifications that may include the exact geographic boundary, or any exemptions in terms of classes of building or fireplace
• Do not approve the revocation of CYC’s existing SCAs and a new order to designate the whole of CYC’s administrative area a SCA.