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Freedom of Information Request

Smell complaints

Received: 21 March 2024

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request the number of nuisance smell complaints received by the council for the following periods:1st Jan 2024-29th February 20241st Jan 2023-31st December 20231st Jan 2022- 31st December 20221st Jan 2021- 31st December 2021To be clear, I am referring to complaints made about nuisance smells that could be a 'statutory nuisance' (covered by the Environmental Protection Act 1990) as defined in this guidance from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nuisance-smells-how-councils-deal-with-complaintsIf possible, please could you break down the number of odour complaints, by type.If you require any further information or clarification please let me know.

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