Environmental Protection Frequently Asked Questions

1. Am I allowed to have a bonfire?
2. Are there any bye-laws relating to the lighting of bonfires during daylight hours?
3. Are there any grants available to help fund the installation of double or triple glazing in a house in Datchet due to the proximity to Heathrow Airport and subsequent aircraft noise?
4. Are there certain times when a bonfire can or cannot be lit?
5. Can I get advice on dealing with asbestos?
6. Can I report Aircraft Noise?
7. Can you help with a noise problem?
8. Do I live in a smoke free area. Can I have a solid fuel fire?
9. Does the RBWM provide any grants for removal of asbestos guttering and garage roofing or can they recommend contractors who carry out this work?
10. How do I raise concerns about fumes and smog?
11. I need information about disposing of pesticides which are no longer permitted to be stored by householders?
12. Noise from neighbours? What are the next steps after having asked the neighbours ourselves to keep the music down, if they do not comply? Is there anyone from the council who can come round in the night to enforce it?
13. What can you do about pollution?

Contact Information:

By telephone: 01628 683820

By email: customer.service@rbwm.gov.uk

By post: Public Protection & Sustainability Unit, RBWM, York House, Sheet Street, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 1DD