The Cabinet Member with the Economy Portfolio introduced the report (previously circulated) of the Chief Executive requesting that consideration be given to the Air Quality Strategy 2024/29 (also previously circulated).
The submitted report stated that due to changes in national policy the Council was now required to produce an Air Quality Strategy for the Borough; the strategy aimed to improve air quality, raise the profile and importance of air quality and provide information about local air quality; outlined the vision, aims and key priorities going forward; and stated that the strategy would contribute to the Council’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
Particular references were made to the six aims contained within the Strategy and to the work that had been done to date in relation to each aim and future actions going forward.
Reference was made at the meeting to woodburning and to the fact that road transport was the biggest polluter.
RESOLVED - That the Air Quality Strategy 2024/29, as appended to the submitted report, be adopted.
REASONS - (a) The Strategy demonstrates a commitment to improving air quality within the Borough.
(b) The Strategy includes objectives and actions aimed at reducing emissions which will have positive effects on public health.?????