Being a good neighbour

There isn’t a law that says you cannot have a bonfire or BBQ in your garden but the main cause of annoyance from bonfires and BBQs is the smoke.

Let your neighbours know that you plan to have a bonfire or BBQ and see if you can agree an acceptable date and time.

For bonfires, choose the time of day and weather conditions that will cause the least inconvenience to neighbours.

You cannot use a bonfire to get rid of household waste if it will cause pollution or harm people’s health.