Smoke from bonfires can cause people with respiratory and other health conditions to suffer. Bonfires may also be a nuisance and an inconvenience to those who wish to sit in their gardens or dry washing. This is particularly relevant at the current time where people are likely to be spending more time at home and in their gardens due to the restrictions and self-isolations in place due to COVID-19. It may also be the case that some households may even be experiencing the symptoms of the virus and could be adversely affected by smoke.
We would therefore request that you show consideration to those living in your neighbourhood and DO NOT have any further allotment/garden bonfires at this time. Any large items or wood should be stored until a time when household waste sites reopen or unwanted items collections resume. We would recommend that you consider composting or storing any garden waste in your garden or garage until brown bin collections resume or household waste sites reopen.
Thank you
Mark Burton (Allotment Secretary ) For & on behalf of
Old Lane Allotments Association
Lynne Rodgers (Senior Allotments Officer Leeds City Council)
