https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/cleanairact/Recent content in cleanairact on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 04:52:19 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/300-fines-imposed-for-non-compliance-with-new-wood-burner-rules-from-march-2026/Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:52:19 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/300-fines-imposed-for-non-compliance-with-new-wood-burner-rules-from-march-2026/UK households using wood burners and log burners now face fines of up to £300 if they breach updated DEFRA regulations introduced to reduce air pollution. While wood burners are not banned, their use in designated smoke control areas is tightly controlled to protect air quality. Under the revised rules, anyone using appliances in smoke control areas must only burn approved fuels or use DEFRA-approved appliances, or risk fines between £175 and £300.