Noise, pollution and air quality

Find out what noise complaints we can deal with, what action we can take and how to take your own action.

Find out who to report a car or house alarm to, and how to prevent your alarm causing an issue.

Find out how to report a nuisance caused by light, dust, smells, smoke or insects.

Find out what you can do about rubbish on private land, what a filthy and verminous property is and how to report drainage issues.

Find letter templates to help you resolve noise or nuisance complaints informally and advice on legal action.

Find guidance on how to busk in the city and how to deal with noise complaints about buskers.

Find out when construction work can take place and how to apply for prior consent for works.

Find out what we're doing to improve air quality in Brighton & Hove and view our local air quality reports

Find out how you can help improve air quality in Brighton & Hove, including advice on saving energy and reducing vehicle pollution.

Find information about cleaner home heating, the risks of solid fuel burning and what a smoke control area is.

Find out where the Smoke Control Areas are in Brighton & Hove using the map.

Find information about the rules around domestic and commercial bonfires, how to make a complaint about a bonfire and safety guidance.

Find guidance on how to use fireworks safely, including the equipment you'll need, how to keep children safe and the laws you must follow.

Find out what you can do to reduce stress to animals caused by fireworks and find advice if you're a pet owner.

Find out about natural and artificial radiation and how different types of radiation are monitored.

Find out what the Sussex Air Quality Partnership is, where to download air quality monitoring information and sign up for air quality alerts.