Waltham Forest Council Smoke Control Order Consolidation
Waltham Forest Council decided in December 2025 to consolidate its smoke control orders to improve air quality and enforcement.
Waltham Forest Council decided in December 2025 to consolidate its existing Smoke Control Orders into a single, borough-wide order. This move aims to improve air quality and streamline enforcement across the area, addressing concerns about the increasing contribution of domestic wood burning to particulate matter emissions.
The decision followed a report to the council which highlighted that incomplete documentation of the 30 individual orders, some dating back to 1962, had made their enforcement problematic. The new consolidated order is expected to generate greater public awareness and provide clarity for residents.
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