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Environmental Protection

Advice on how we deal with Noise Nuisance Report Online An Accumulation of Waste in a Garden, Yard or Premises. (Note: this includes putrescible domestic waste and odorous material, it does…

Air Quality

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…

Climate Change

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…

Community Trigger

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.

Contaminated Land

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 and Sewage

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

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

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…

Public Health Funerals

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…

Advice on how we deal with Noise Nuisance

Report Online An Accumulation of Waste in a Garden, Yard or Premises.

(Note: this includes putrescible domestic waste and odorous material, it does not include inert items such as wood, plastics or other unsightly items.)