Local Air Quality Strategy - have your say
Feedback updated 23 Aug 2024
We asked
We sought the views of residents and stakeholders via public consultation on the Local Air Quality Strategy for North Northamptonshire Council. The aim was to gain public opinion and suggestions regarding this strategy.
You said
16 responses were received. One internal respondent mentioned that there were 19 acronyms in the document and we reduced this to 13. All acronyms are initially preceded by the full spelling, and we understand that this may be challenging for some people. Other internal respondents provided updated text for the strategy. Respondents who were enthusiastic about improving air quality made suggestions regarding improving public transportation. Our transport team works with bus companies to improve services for residents and commuters. Many respondents commented on issues beyond the council’s control. The Pollution Team responded to responses under their remit and forwarded transportation and education responses to those teams.
We did
The draft Local Air Quality Strategy was updated with minor amendments. The Local Air Quality Strategy was then reviewed and approved by the Scrutiny Committee and consequently, reviewed and approved by the Executive on 11 July 2024. You can view the new Local Air Quality Strategy document.
Overview
All Local Authorities in England have been requested by the Department of Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to publish a Local Air Quality Strategy.
The draft Local Air Quality Strategy contains a list of proposed measures that North Northamptonshire Council are taking, and will take in the future, to maintain and improve good air quality in collaboration with other stakeholders.
Measures include:
- Promoting and providing infrastructure for electric vehicles and active travel
- Dealing with traffic congestion
- Bus improvement plan
- Carbon management measures
- Domestic burning restrictions
- Taxi licencing policy for NetZero vehicles
The Draft Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) supports the aims and objectives of the Local Air Quality Strategy.
We are seeking feedback from residents and stakeholders on both documents, which can be viewed below, to ensure air quality throughout North Northamptonshire is maintained at safe concentrations.
For more information about air quality and our monitoring results visit the Air Quality page of the NNC website.
DEFRA is responsible for monitoring fine particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) across England and more information is available on their webpage DEFRA | Fine Particles.
The existing East Midlands Air Quality SPD has been updated and provides guidance on what needs to be submitted when a planning application is made in North Northamptonshire.
Feedback is welcomed on the initiatives published in both documents. You are also encouraged to provide ideas for improving air quality.
If you would like to make any comments or share ideas relating to the Draft Local Air Quality Strategy or Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document you can do so via email at: envprotection@northnorthants.gov.uk
Or post to:
Air Quality Consultation
Environmental Protection Team
North Northamptonshire Council
Sheerness House
41 Meadow Road
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 8TL
A summary of responses will be considered to inform whether changes should be made to the draft Local Air Quality Strategy and Air Quality Supplementary Planning Document and proposed final versions considered by Executive for adoption.
This consultation closes at midnight, 7 April 2024.
Interests
- Engagement activities
- Environmental health
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