Public Health Nuisances Public concern over the environment and health issues has continued to rise in recent years and approx. Around one third of these related to noise originating from commercial and domestic sources. We respond to all complaints within five working days, with an immediate response to major pollution incidents. Other examples of nuisance complaint include drainage, land and odour pollution. All planning applications concerning new industry and development are also scrutinised to assess environmental noise impact.
Guidance is available for noise complaints and intruder alarms.
The quality of air is continually monitored in Grantham and Stamford by equipment to measure levels of oxides of nitrogen and ozone. There are 27 locations for oxides of nitrogen, five locations for sulphur dioxide and six locations for ozone testing. Results of the previous day's air quality tests are displayed in Grantham and Stamford. In addition, some 70 industrial processes with potential for atmospheric pollution are authorised by SKDC under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 - all requiring regular inspection and review. All complaints are investigated within five days and appropriate enforcement action taken to ensure dwellings are fit for human habitation.