> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Burntwood business fined for breaking smoke regulations - URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/burntwood-business-fined-for-breaking-smoke-regulations/ - Published: 2022-12-09T14:16:41.000Z - Updated: 2022-12-09T14:16:52.000Z - Description: A Burntwood business has been fined for breaking smoke regulations after burning wood. - Author: Lichfield Live - Tags: Burntwood, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:07, News A Burntwood business has been fined for breaking smoke regulations after burning wood. GE Collis & Sons Ltd was prosecuted by Lichfield District Council for emitting smoke from the chimney of a building in a designated smoke control area. The incident happened between 9th February and 30th March at the premises in Queens Drive. At Newcastle Magistrates Court on Monday (5th December), GE Collis & Sons Ltd said it was not aware at first that wood could not be burned on its boiler or that a now ex-employee had continued to do so. The company was sentenced to a £1,000 fine, reduced to £660 in recognition of its guilty plea with costs of £667.75 and ordered to pay within 14 days. Lichfield District Council’s cabinet member for housing, ecology and climate cange, Cllr Angela Lax, said: > “The aim of a smoke control area is to prevent air pollution that affects the environment and can have a serious impact on health. > > “In this case the company was in clear breach of the regulations, and I welcome the court’s acknowledgement of this with a suitable penalty. > > “We will investigate any reports of smoke emitted from chimneys in Lichfield district’s smoke control areas and take appropriate action against offenders.” > > Cllr Angela Lax, Lichfield District Council More information on local smoke control areas are available on [Lichfield District Council’s website](https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/xfp/form/227?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).