Decision - Working towards cleaner air for Brighton & Hove through improved smoke control areas

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Working towards cleaner air for Brighton & Hove through improved smoke control areas

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

This report shares the findings and results of public consultation on smoke control proposals and seeks agreement on a citywide smoke control area.

Decision:

That Cabinet: 

 

1)             Approve revocation of the five existing SCA (Appendix 1) and the creation of a new single Smoke Control Order for Brighton & Hove.

 

2)             Agree the geographical scope of the new SCA covering the built-up urban area (City Plan Part One area plus the urban fringe) within the council’s Local Planning Authority boundary (Appendix 2).

 

3)             Delegate authority to the Corporate Director City Operations, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Net Zero & Environmental Services, to finalise the Smoke Control Order wording for implementation ensuring compliance with and statutory requirements.

Report author: Samuel Rouse

Publication date: 15/05/2026

Date of decision: 14/05/2026

Decided at meeting: 14/05/2026 - Cabinet

Effective from: 23/05/2026

Accompanying Documents:

 


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