The disposal of waste by uncontrolled burning is an offence. Controlled Burning of Green Waste permission expired on 31st December 2022.

Landowners and occupiers adjacent to public roads are legally obliged to maintain trees and hedges so that they are not a hazard to people using the road. Hedge Cutting should only be carried out during the period from 1st September to the end of February. Find out how to report illegal hedge cutting.