Residents asked to have their say to help improve air quality

Residents are being encouraged to share their views to help improve air quality across the District.

The Council is keen to hear about residents’ experiences of air pollution and gather feedback on the measures proposed to improve air quality locally.

This consultation provides an opportunity for residents and community stakeholders to share their views on air quality in the District and the measures proposed to improve it. The Council would like to understand which issues matter most to residents, where efforts should be focused, and how air quality can continue to be improved. Feedback received will directly help shape future actions.

Residents can share their views by completing the consultation survey available on the Council website.

The survey will run from Tuesday 26 May until Tuesday 23 June.

Cabinet Member for Environment, Recycling and Waste, Cllr David Skipp, said:

“Whilst air quality across our District is generally good, we know that there are always improvements to be considered. Creating a clean and healthy district for everyone who lives, works and visits our area is a key commitment for us as a council.

“Our forthcoming Air Quality Action Plan will set out how we will do this. We want to develop any future plans in partnership with our communities, so do please take the time to complete our survey.”

Under the Government’s Local Air Quality Management regime, all district and borough councils are required to review and assess air quality in their areas. If monitoring shows air quality is above the air quality objectives, the Council must declare an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA).

Following the consultation, all feedback will be reviewed and used to produce a revised Air Quality Action Plan, which will remain valid for up to five years.