Agenda item

Report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection that sought approval of the draft air quality strategy, which was for consultation until 31 January 2015.

Members were advised that the strategy was a revision to the 2011 strategy that contained 59 actions grouped into 10 key policy areas for improving air quality and reducing the impact of air pollution on public health until 2020. Members requested that the final version be presented back to Committee in 2015.

RESOLVED – That:-

a)    the draft air quality strategy for consultation until 31 January 2015, be approved; and

b)    delegated authority be granted to the Town Clerk, in consultation with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman, to consider the responses from the Greater London Authority and Transport for London to the Ultra-Low Emission Zone proposals for central London.