About this service
There are no byelaws restricting bonfires in Wiltshire Council's area. However, if smoke caused by a bonfire is creating a nuisance, the council has powers to take action under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Private individuals can also take action through a Magistrates' Court.
If you have a complaint, it is best to discuss it initially with the person responsible: they may not realise that they are causing a problem. Try to be reasonable, otherwise your discussions are likely to end in further argument. Explain the details of your complaint and try to agree on a reasonable solution or compromise. If the situation does not improve, then contact our Public Protection department.
Bonfires which are on land near to roads and causing an inconvenience or a danger to passers-by can also be an offence under the Highways Act 1980.
Alternative ways to dispose of garden waste
Most garden waste can easily be composted and larger amounts can be taken to one of the household waste recycling centres in the county.
Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: publicprotectionnorth@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01249 706111
Out of hours:
Fax:
Postal Address: Public Protection (North)
Wiltshire Council
Monkton Park
Chippenham
SN15
1ER
In Person:
DX:
Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: publicprotectionsouth@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01722 434319 or 01722 434320
Out of hours:
Fax:
Postal Address: Public Protection (South)
Wiltshire Council
Bourne Hill
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1
3UZ
In Person:
DX:
Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: publicprotectioneast@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01380 734721
Out of hours:
Fax:
Postal Address: Public Protection (East)
Wiltshire Council
Browfort
Bath
Road
Devizes
SN10
2AT
In Person:
DX:
Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: publicprotectionwest@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 776655
Out of hours:
Fax:
Postal Address: Public Protection (West)
Wiltshire Council
Bradley Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14
0RD
In Person:
DX:
Last updated: 5 May 2010
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