Agenda item

Joint report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection and the Director of Built Environment.

The Committee received a joint report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection and the Director of Built Environment which provided an overview on coordinated action taking place to deal with unnecessary vehicle engine idling.

The Chairman then explained that there were two consultations underway in relation to cleaner air, both of which required a response before the next Committee meeting:

·         The Draft Revised UK Air Quality Plan for Tackling Nitrogen Dioxide, with a closing date of 15 June 2017.

·         The Emissions surcharge (also known as the T-Charge) and options for enhancing the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), with a closing date of 25 June 2017. 

The Chairman asked that both responses be circulated to the Committee in draft form to allow Members to contribute their comments. The Committee agreed that the final responses for both consultations should be done under delegated authority by the Town Clerk, in consultation with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman.

RESOLVED – That the Committee:

a)    agree that a response should be provided for both the Draft Revised UK Air Quality Plan for Tackling Nitrogen Dioxide and the Ultra Low Emission Zone consultations under delegated authority by the Town Clerk, in consultation with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman; and

b)    note the report.