It’s cheap, traditional and gives a good flame picture. But burning housecoal ANYWHERE in the Manchester City Council area could land you with a fine of up to £1,000. The reason is because the whole of Manchester - including Chorlton, Withington, Didsbury, Northernden - is a designated Smoke Control Area. The zone was brought in … Continue reading Video: Why you are BANNED from burning this in Chorlton, Withington, Didsbury or Northernden