Including the closely related terms improve air quality, and air pollution.
… bacteria, viruses including COVID-19, MRSA, Bird Flu, Swine Flu, SARS and Ebola. 13 A GREENER BROXBOURNE This priority deals with protecting and enhancing the Borough’s environment, tackling air pollution and providing more greenery to help offset carbon emissions and add to the enjoyment of residents. The objectives are: 4. Take action to improve air quality 5. Protect…
… and enhance biodiversity 6. Carry out a tree and greenery planting programme Objective 4: Take action to improve air quality Task Responsibility Target Resourcing Programme update – Summer 2022 Programme update – Spring 2023 RAG status 4.1 Implement an Air Quality Management Plan for the Borough’s four Air Quality Management Areas. Head of Environmental Health and Licencing…
… a) Complete Air Quality Management Plan for the Borough’s Air Quality Management Areas. b) Milestones in the Plan are met. Government funding is being sought for improvement works. Environmental Health are currently reviewing the air quality measures in place around the Borough. The draft Air Quality Action Plan produced by Bureau Veritas is expected in late 2022…
… Department for Transport. Work continues to deadline for SOBC – March 2023. 4.3 In the programme to increase the number of trees in the Borough (see Objective 6) give priority to areas affected by poor air quality. Director of Environmental Services Evidence of planting on Council land near areas of poor air quality, e.g. parts of Waltham Cross. A budget for tree planting…
… has been established. Funding for the next phase of tree planting for the winter of 2022/23 is currently being confirmed. 4.4 Continue to monitor air pollution regularly and take appropriate action on the results in accordance with guidance from DEFRA. Head of Environmental Health and Licencing a) Monthly air pollution monitoring. b) Annual return to DEFRA…