Agenda item

Report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection.

Members received a report of the Director of Markets & Consumer Protection relative to a Deep Dive of Corporate Risk 21: Air Quality.

It was noted that data in the report showed annual averages, as pollution varies day to day. Pollution was down overall, except for at London Wall where it had increased. It was difficult to identity the cause of this increase due to traffic diversions and road works. There was increased monitoring around Beech Street due to zero emissions target. A Citizens Science Monitoring programme was in effect at the Barbican to measure pollution around the residential area.

It was further reported that planning anticipated 80% of Beech Street traffic to go through Golden Lane Estate, based on figures from diversions in previous years.

The Chairman noted that overall this was a positive story and it was important that the public be aware that air quality in the City was improving. The Town Clerk would liaise with the communications team regarding publicity.

RESOLVED – that, the report be received and its contents noted.