Bonfires - Are they necessary?

Lighting a bonfire can cause nuisance to your neighbours.   It can be distressing to people suffering asthma or bronchial problems.

Think carefully before lighting a bonfire.

Consider alternative ways of disposing of your refuse.

Lighting Bonfires

If you must have a bonfire, observe the following rules:-

• Site the bonfire in a remote area of the garden, away from other properties.
• Burn only dry material.
• Douse the fire once the material has been consumed by the fire to avoid dust.
• Never leave a bonfire unattended.
• Consider your neighbours.
• Please remember that it is an offence to cause a statutory nuisance from lighting bonfires!

Composting is the environmentally friendly way of recycling garden waste.

For further information about composting please see the link on the right.