Pollution
Pollution is contamination and degradation of the
natural environment. This could take the form of noise,
litter, smells, gases or poor air quality among other things.
As an environment city we take pollution very seriously
This section is full of advice and information about pollution
and how it is tackled in Peterborough.
A nuisance is where the actions of another are unreasonable and cause a substantial interference to the use and enjoyment of a resident’s property or are prejudicial to health.
The council treats flytipping as a serious offence and will prosecute any person or company caught flytipping.
If you drop litter in Peterborugh you could face a fine.
To monitor air quality Peterborough City Council investigates air pollutants, benzene, 1,3-butadine, carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter (known as PM10) and sulphur dioxide.
We can investigate complaints about high hedges that are made up of two or more trees over two metres tall that are predominantly evergreen or semi-evergreen.
Certain industrial processes that emit pollution must apply for and obtain a permit.
Radon is a radioactive gas that you can't see, hear, feel or taste. It comes from the minute amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils.
Graffiti is vandalism and is a very expensive problem.
The duty of care legislation applies to you as a householder or trader.
Peterborough City Council is responsible for controlling flyposting, the illegal and unauthorised display of posters, stickers, placard advertising, 'A' frames and promotional material on buildings and street furniture.
The streets in Peterborough are cleaned on a regular basis.