Issue details
Consultation on a York wide Smoke Control Area
This report outlines proposals to manage the
burning of the most polluting solid fuels and the appliances they
are burnt in across City of York Council’s (CYC)
administrative area. The report outlines a proposed public
consultation on a York wide Smoke Control Area (SCA) to cover the
whole of CYC’s administrative area, which will replace the
current piecemeal orders which cover only 14% of CYC’s area.
The Executive Member is asked to note the background information
provided in the report and approve a statutory consultation on the
revocation of CYC’s existing Smoke Control Areas and a new
order to designate the whole of CYC’s administrative area as
a Smoke Control Area.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Decision Made
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/02/2025
Decision due: 18/03/25 by Decision Session - Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency
Lead member: Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency
Lead director: Director of Transport, Environment and Planning
Department: Directorate of Transport, Environment and Planning
Contact: Andrew Gillah Email: michael.southcombe@york.gov.uk / Email: andrew.gillah@york.gov.uk Email: Andrew.Gillah@york.gov.uk, Mike Southcombe Email: mike.southcombe@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation will be undertaken with CYC Legal
Services in the preparation of the draft order, process for
revoking existing orders and proposed public consultation process
to ensure compliance with statutory guidance and legislation. The
Clean Air Act 1993 sets out the individual process for revoking
existing orders and creating new orders.
The proposed public consultation will include:
• An online survey and supporting explanatory webpages
(printed versions available on request)
• Press release
• Public notices in line with statutory requirements
• Hard copies of orders / statutory notices at West Offices
reception
• Promotion via CYC’s social media channels throughout
the consultation period.
• Notification of the consultation will be sent directly to
other relevant stakeholders
Environmental Protection will work with CYC Marketing and
Communications to address any press or public interest in the
proposals.
Consultees:
Local residents and businesses who burn wood and other solid fuels.
Local fuel merchants would also have an interest in the proposals
as delivery of non-authorised fuels in a Smoke Control Area is an
offence.
Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: Yes
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