'Mike' wrote:

[...] There is a difference between having a bonfire and burning
rubbish.

According to this website from Exeter City Council:

http://www.exeter.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3147

"Bonfires may be seen as an 'easy' way of getting rid of garden and
other rubbish..."

Also stated is this:

"Despite popular belief there are no time restrictions on when people
can have bonfires..."

and

"There are no restrictions on having a bonfire on your property even
if you are in a smoke control area. Smoke control areas only refer to
burning in the grate in your house..."