Winter support
Colchester Borough Council is providing support for residents, businesses and communities throughout winter.
Colchester Borough Council is providing support for residents, businesses and communities throughout winter.
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Air pollution is the biggest environmental risk to public health.
Burning at home is a major contributor to a type of pollutant called fine particulate matter, which is present in smoke. These tiny particles can damage your lungs and other organs, and harm the health of you and your family.
Making small changes to how you burn can provide benefits such as helping to:
Page last reviewed: 4 November 2021