URL: https://democracy.lbhf.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4966

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report provides the context for a potential Local Byelaw for the Borough-wide Prohibition of the Burning of Outdoor Fires in Hammersmith & Fulham, as part of our work to reduce air pollution in the borough. This prohibition would include outdoor fires and fire-pits but exclude the prohibition of barbeques. It would also exclude any indoor wood burning.

Content: To agree in principle with the approach of a boroughwide prohibition of the burning of domestic and garden waste within the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.   To note the resource requirements of undertaking this work and make the recommendation above understanding that further baseline evidence gathering will be required to produce a full proposal. It is expected enforcement of any prohibition would be made through the means of provision and adoption of a new local byelaw under S.235 of the Local Government Act 1972.   To delegate responsibility to the Executive Director for Place for decision-making and defining the parameters of the boroughwide prohibition of the burning of domestic and garden waste in consultation with Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Ecology, including the delivery programme, consultation, and potential eventual adoption of the byelaw.  

Date of Decision: May 12, 2025