Bonfires

Contact Newport City Council on (01633) 656656 if you are concerned about:

• People constructing/lighting large bonfires on Council owned grass or other public areas
• Persistent burning on allotments
• Persistent or nuisance caused by neighbouring bonfires

Alternatively you can write to the Council at:

Environmental Health

Public Protection
Newport City Council
Civic Centre
Newport
South Wales
NP20 4UR

or e-mail: env.health@newport.gov.uk

The Council does not recommend the lighting of garden bonfires, at any time, as this may cause a nuisance to neighbours. However, should you still intend going ahead you are advised of the following:

General guidance on bonfires

• Firstly advise neighbours of intention to have a bonfire;
• Ensure that only dry material is to be burnt;
• Do not burn household rubbish, rubber tyres or anything containing plastic, foam or paint;
• Do not use old engine oil, methylated spirits or petrol to light or encourage the fire;
• Avoid lighting a fire in unsuitable weather conditions – smoke hangs in the air on damp still days and in the evening. If it is windy, smoke may be blown into a neighbour’s garden or across roads.
• Avoid lighting a bonfire at weekends and on Bank Holidays when people want to enjoy their gardens.

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