Smoke Control Revocation Order
Waltham Forest Council is consolidating its Smoke Control Orders into a single borough-wide order to improve air quality and streamline enforcement.
Waltham Forest Council is currently drafting a Smoke Control Revocation Order, a legal document to revoke existing orders, following its decision in December 2025 to consolidate them into a single borough-wide order. This aims to improve air quality and streamline enforcement.
The council's decision in December 2025 was prompted by a report highlighting problematic enforcement of 30 individual Smoke Control Areas, some dating back to 1962, due to incomplete documentation. The consolidation is expected to generate greater public awareness and provide clarity.
Key facts
- Waltham Forest Council decided to consolidate its Smoke Control Orders in December 2025. Source
- The decision was made at a Council meeting on 11 December 2025. Source
- The consolidation aims to improve air quality and streamline enforcement. Source
- A report highlighted problematic enforcement of 30 individual SCAs. Source
- Existing Smoke Control Areas date back to 1962. Source
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