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Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

… by the 3 COVID-19 pandemic, still live at the time of publication of this strategy. Additionally, air quality continues to cause significant health 4 impacts. 4 It is vital we take local action to address this global threat, reducing emissions that cause climate change and air pollution. This is a key, cross-council issue, reflected in 4 our current Council Plan. 5 I also consider that action…

… with existing underlying health conditions. Climate change also has an impact on our natural environment locally and it is important that we take action to ensure our behaviours do not result in habitat loss or impact on biodiversity in the borough. Although climate change and air quality are separate issues, the main sources of air pollution and the greenhouse gases that cause climate change…

… to reducing air pollution emissions as far as practicable for the protection of human health and to ensure air quality within the borough does not deteriorate. Strategy preparation This updated strategy has been prepared following the Climate Emergency declaration and in consultation with our residents, businesses and other organisations in the borough. It sets out the key principles…

… and approach for meeting the aspirations in the declaration and continuing to improve air quality in the borough through to 2030, our target date for a net zero carbon borough. The council worked with consultants WSP in the preparation of this strategy. They undertook the underlying analysis that shaped this strategy (such as the baseline carbon footprint of the council and borough), as well…

… commitment for the UK to be net zero carbon emissions by 2050. A number of other policies are now being proposed to support this aim, such as the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles. There are also strong requirements in air quality, in particular the Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) Regime under the Environment Act 1995. Other local authorities are also taking this issue…