Environmental Protection

Local Air Quality Management In 1995 the Government published its strategic policy framework for air quality management that culminated in the Environment Act 1995. As a requirement of the…

Environment Agency monitoring of Bathing Water Quality The Environment Agency is the statutory body responsible for monitoring bathing waters. During the summer bathing season (May to September)…

Guidance on Chimney Height approval under the Clean Air Act 1993 When a new heating appliance is to be installed, in some circumstances, it is necessary to obtain approval for the height of the…

Climate Change Policy Barrow Borough Council declared a climate emergency on 16th July 2019 and made a commitment to reduce carbon emissions. We recognise the need to quickly decarbonise…

Barrow Borough Council’s Public Spaces Protection Order has been extended and varied with effect from 22 March 2022 and will remain in place for the next three years.

What is Contaminated Land? England has a long history of industrial activity which has led to the contamination of land involving a wide range of substances associated with traditional industrial…

Drainage advice Drains are pipes which carry waste from a single property. These become lateral drains when they extend beyond the individual property boundary. Sewers are pipes which carry waste…

Environmental Permits. Some industrial installations have the potential to cause pollution. Since 1990 many of these installations have required a 'authorisation' from the Local Authority or the…

Hazardous Waste - Asbestos Sheeting Advice regarding the removal and disposal of Asbestos Cement roof sheets. The following information provides advice to householders on how to remove and…

There are occasions when someone dies and there are no relatives or friends to arrange a funeral. When no suitable arrangements are being made, Westmorland & Furness Council may provide…