Councillor R Hannaford declared a personal interest in this item as a resident within the Air Quality Management Area.
The report of the Head of Environmental Health Services was submitted, updating Members on the Council’s duties relating to local air quality management, considering the findings of the 2010 Air Quality Progress Report and amending the Air Quality Area Management Order. The Director Community and Environment advised members that more detailed data was available on the Council’s website.
Members endorsed the great importance of good public transport as a significant factor in reducing air pollution caused by traffic emissions.
Scrutiny Committee – Community considered the report at its meeting on 31 August 2010 and the support and comments of Members were noted.
Executive resolved that:-
(1) the conclusions of the 2010 Air Quality Progress Report be noted;
(2) the amended Air Quality Management Area Order detailed in Appendix 1 of the report be approved; and
(3) the Air Quality Management Area Order be sealed and a copy submitted to DEFRA.