East Cambridgeshire District Council

There is a terrible smell of manure. Are farmers allowed to spread waste on land?

The spreading of livestock waste material onto land is allowed. There are however certain steps that should be taken to ensure good agricultural practice is followed to minimise odour nuisance.

These are contained in the Code of Good Agricultural Practice, which provides advice about the weather conditions that would be appropriate for spreading, the days to avoid, the need for the land to be cultivated soon after spreading etc.

When are people allowed to have bonfires?

There is no by-law in this District that states when you can have a bonfire.

We advise people that they should not cause a smoke nuisance. This means being aware of the wind direction and likely effect on neighbours. You should only have a bonfire when absolutely necessary.

Apply/Report online: Noise Nuisance Record Form Downloadable version: Noise Nuisance Record Form

Apply/Report online: Report Noise Pollution Incident

Apply/Report online: Report Odour Pollution Incident

Apply/Report online: Report Smoke Pollution Incident

Apply/Report online: Report an Animal Nuisance

Noise/Smoke/Odour Problems

Dealing with the Problem

Initially we advise you to courteously approach the person/company causing you a problem. They may not realise you are being affected by their activities.

If this offers no improvement, contact us with the details of your complaint and we will send you diary sheets to complete.

Write to:

Domestic Team
East Cambridgeshire District Council
The Grange
Nutholt Lane
Ely, Cambs
CB7 4EE