Agenda item

Report of the Director of Market and Consumer Protection.

The Committee received a report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection setting out the City Corporation’s Air Quality Strategy 2019 – 2024.

The Air Quality Manager highlighted that the Strategy was overseen by the Port Health and Environmental Services Committee and had been out to consultation for a period of eight weeks from March 2019.

The Strategy had been well received with the GLA, who oversee the organisation’s work in this area, stating that they felt it was an excellent, ambitious plan which demonstrated leadership. It was also stated that some of the work being undertaken here, including work taking place as part of the planning process, went above and beyond minimum

requirements.

In response to questions, the Air Quality Manager reported that Officers across the organisation had always worked very closely in terms of minimising any impact on local air quality and would continue to do so.

RESOLVED – That Members of the Planning and Transportation Committee note the content of the Air Quality Strategy 2019-2024 and continue to provide support for improving air quality and reducing the impact of poor air quality on public health.