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the laws on bonfires
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Clare | Report | 8 Jan 2005 13:24 |
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can anyone tell me the law on bonfires?i put washing out this morning as it is very windy and gives the blankets a good shake.my neighbour has lit a huge bonfire and again it is blowing all my garden.this is not the first time,boxing day lunchtime we could hardly see out of the windows due to the smoke.i'm not against a good bonfire but it is rather annoying at this time of day!esp as i have my washing out. |
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Sandra | Report | 8 Jan 2005 13:32 |
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I believe on the allotment gates it says not before 5pm winter and 7pm summertime sandra |
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AnninGlos | Report | 8 Jan 2005 13:35 |
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Most councils have bye laws so check with yours. I don't know where in Glos you are but I am sure that Glos City Council have a bye law and also tewkesbury. i believe bonfires constitute a nuisance. have you tried asking your neighbour to check first if you have washing out as well? Ann Glos |
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June | Report | 8 Jan 2005 13:37 |
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Sheila is right, there are local bye laws on this, if you have your last rates/cummunity charge bill, the rules may be in with them. Personally I think its a fire hazard to light bonfires with these high winds anyway. June xx |
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Unknown | Report | 8 Jan 2005 13:38 |
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Clare I've just googled. Apparently there's no law about bonfires, except that if it causes a nuisance the local council can act. To cause a nuisance, it must be more than one bonfire over a period of time, so it doesn't include a one-off. But I think there may be local by-laws, so you should contact your Environmental Health Dept on the Council - they possibly have a website. If you can, it might be worth having a word with your neighbour - perhaps if they wanted a bonfire they could give you advance warning, or if they see you have washing out, agree not to light until you're brought it in. I do sympathise, we used to live near a woman that I think ONLY lit her bonfire when I'd hung out the washing! nell |
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susie manterfield(high wycombe) | Report | 8 Jan 2005 13:39 |
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clare we arent allowed bonfires at all on our estate. it is a complete smoke free area. susie |
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Clare | Report | 8 Jan 2005 14:12 |
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well my other neighbour has been round and they have had a huge row about the bonfire,the language was rather blue!the fire is now out so i don't know what happened,i'm keeping out of it!thanks for all your views!i will look up about times etc from council so if it happens again i know where i stand. |
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AnninGlos | Report | 8 Jan 2005 14:21 |
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Clare, Where in Glos are you? I am in Chuchdown. Ann Glos |
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