Including the closely related term improve air quality.
… was launched in February 2024. This received a number of comments asking about the validity of the advice (taken from Suffolk County Council promotional material), wanting improved/more transport networks, complaining about potholes and lengthy roadworks. 2.4 Continue to work with partners and community groups to improve air quality. Increase impetus on measures to tackle vehicle idling…
…, a joint Suffolk bid was submitted for DEFRA Air Quality Grant. However, DEFRA withdrew funding. Continue to support residents of West Suffolk to identify and develop community projects aimed at informing and promoting ways to improve air quality throughout the district. ONGOING: The council has continued to work closely with Suffolk Climate Partnership. In the 2023-24 financial year…
… Strategic Action Task Completed Task Update Communities & Communications Travel & Transport Partnership Working. Support Suffolk-wide air quality monitoring pilot with a view to finding opportunities to improve air quality in hotspot areas and gain greater insight into particulate pollution. COMPLETE NZIP analysed PM data in Bury St Edmunds and found no links with traffic…
… in sensitive locations. ONGOING: In January 2024, the council renewed the Gt Barton Air Quality Action Plan, with a number of new actions, such as undertaking an infrastructure assessment to limit vehicle idling issues. Clean Air Day (20 June) Work with partners to promote improvement of Air quality by sharing information and positive work practices. ONGOING: In October 2023…
…. High levels were linked to Saharan dust and Bonfire night. The report, and a guide to air quality planning conditions, have been shared nationally with Air Quality officers. Raise Awareness and promote actions taken by WSC and Communities. Create communications plan. COMPLETE New Communications Planner developed internally and promoted among relevant staff. Existing Housing…