Question 1

When is a newspaper notice required for smoke control orders?

Accepted Answer

Under Schedule 1 paragraph 1 of the Clean Air Act 1993, a local authority must publish notice of its intention to make a smoke control order in the London Gazette and in a local newspaper circulating in the area to which the order relates, once at least in each of two successive weeks. The same applies when revoking or varying an existing order.

Question 2

Which newspaper will my notice appear in?

Accepted Answer

We match a suitable local newspaper circulating in the area to which the smoke control order relates, based on the postcode you provide. This ensures the notice reaches the affected community as required by the Act.

Question 3

Is London Gazette publication also required?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Schedule 1 paragraph 1 of the Clean Air Act 1993 requires the notice to be published in the London Gazette and once at least in each of two successive weeks in a local newspaper circulating in the area. Section 18 of the Act confers the power to make smoke control orders and applies the Schedule 1 procedure. gazetted handles the local newspaper placement only. The London Gazette notice must be filed separately by the local authority directly at thegazette.co.uk.

Question 4

What information do I need to provide?

Accepted Answer

You will need the local authority name, a description of the area covered by the order, whether this is a new order, variation, or revocation, the date the order is intended to come into operation, and details of where the order can be inspected and objections submitted.

Question 5

What is the objection period?

Accepted Answer

After publication, there is typically a minimum period of six weeks during which representations or objections may be made to the local authority (CAA 1993 Sch 1 para 1(b)–(c) — the six weeks runs from the date of last publication of this notice). The notice must specify the period and address for objections.

Question 6

When can the order come into operation?

Accepted Answer

Under the Clean Air Act 1993, Schedule 1, paragraph 4, a smoke control order cannot come into operation until at least six months after it is formally made by the council. The council makes the order after the six-week objection window has closed and any representations have been considered. Combined, this means the realistic minimum lead time from publication of the draft notice to the operative date is around 7.5 months (approximately 225 days). One narrow exception applies: a variation order that solely exempts specified buildings or fireplaces from Schedule 1A may come into operation on the date of making (Sch 1, para 5), but this does not apply to making or revocation orders.

Question 7

What is the process?

Accepted Answer

Enter your postcode and provide the order details, we generate notice text for your review, you review and approve, confirm the order online, and your notice is placed in the next available edition. gazetted places both required insertions (two consecutive weeks) as part of your single order. You don't need to place a separate order for the second week. You receive a publication certificate PDF as evidence of compliance.

Smoke control order newspaper notices

The legal requirement

Key points

What you receive

Proof PDF

Publication certificate

VAT invoice

Frequently asked questions

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