Smoke Control Area: Whole Borough Designation

September 9, 2026 Mayor and Cabinet (Other) Key decision In call-in window View on council website

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Summary

The Mayor and Cabinet decided to approve the commencement of the statutory process to revoke existing Smoke Control Orders and declare a new borough-wide Smoke Control Order, including smoke from moored vessels. This decision was made on 09/09/2026. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director for Place to undertake all necessary steps to progress these processes.

Full council record

Decision

RESOLVED:

Mayor and Cabinet

•         Approved the commencement of the statutory process to revoke the existing Smoke Control Orders for separate wards within the London Borough of Lewisham.

•         Approved the commencement of the statutory process to declare a new borough wide Smoke Control Order Area within the London Borough of Lewisham that includes smoke from moored vessels within the scope of the provisions.

•         Delegated authority to the Executive Director for Place, in consultation with the Director of Law and Corporate Governance, to undertake all steps necessary to progress the revocation and declaration process, including publication of statutory notices, consideration of objections, submission to the Secretary of State where required and the making and bringing into force of the relevant Orders following completion of the statutory process.

Related Meeting

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9 September 2026 - 6.00 pm on September 9, 2026

Supporting Documents

Smoke Control Area- Whole Borough Designation - Appendix A.pdf
Smoke Control Area - Whole Borough Designation - Appendix B.pdf
Smoke Control Area - Whole Borough Designation - Appendix C.pdf
Smoke Control Area - Whole Borough Designation - Sign Off Sheet.pdf
Smoke Control Area - Whole Borough Designation - Report.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Decision date9 Sep 2026
Expected date9 Sep 2026
Originally due9 Sep 2026
Lead officerLucy Kirk
Subject to call-inYes