Cambridge City Council is preparing to enact a Smoke Control Order that could include moored boats for the first time. The Council is consulting on whether moored boats should be included in a new Smoke Control Order. This could fine boaters up to £300 for producing smoke from a chimney and/or burning wood in a non-Defra approved stove. Don’t let the council fine you for heating your home!
The consultation ends on Sunday 20th April 2025. See https://engage.cambridge.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/smoke-control-area-expansion to register your opposition to the Smoke Control Order against moored boats.
For more information see https://bargee-traveller.org.uk/smoke-control-zone-regulations-can-now-be-applied-to-boats-due-to-the-environment-act-2021/ and https://bargee-traveller.org.uk/no-fire-without-smoke/
