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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

… and non-native species. Environmental Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Strategy 2022-32 | Page 13 Air In recent years we have seen improved air quality within the Borough as a whole. The main source of air pollution is from vehicle traffic which results in emissions such as oxides of nitrogen (NOx), particulate matter 10 (PM10 ) and particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5 ). Historically…

… and understanding of biodiversity • Facilitating greater community and third-party involvement in the natural environment • Reviewing policies and operations across the Council to ensure compliance with the Council’s duty under the Environment Act 2021 to ‘enhance biodiversity’ 2b. Help to improve air quality by reducing harmful emissions This should include: • Continuing to monitor local air quality…

… to ensure that legal National Air Quality Objective levels are not exceeded • Interventions to improve local air quality where appropriate such as no idling zones, reduced speed limits and no parking zones near to education facilities • Raising awareness of air quality issues and encouraging residents, businesses and other organisations to take positive action to minimise harmful emissions 2c. Take…

… in native species b) Help to improve air quality by reducing harmful emissions c) Take action to improve water quality and reduce local demand for water Aim 3: Use all resources efficiently and minimise waste Objectives: a) Ensure sustainable purchasing and procurement of goods and services b) Maximise the use of existing resources, minimise waste and achieve high levels of re-use…

…-quality, low emission public transport system, reducing dependence on private transport   Work in partnership with taxi and other private hire vehicle operators to reduce emissions where possible   Promote sustainable and active travel in order to improve air quality and reduce carbon   Page 24 | Environmental Sustainability & Carbon Reduction Strategy 2022-32 Housing Deliver…