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Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

…-soup” smogs of the early 1950’s ended due to the introduction of the Clean Air Act in 1956. Later, expanding holes in the ozone layer were identified and global action taken through the Montreal Protocol to eliminate the cause - CFC’s. Historically, many other administrative decisions have been successful in protecting the environment, the natural world and people from problems including acid…

… to maximise Tameside’s part in this new chapter in UK economics. When this strategy is read in conjunction with the Inclusive Growth Strategy, (Draft) Housing Strategy, Clean Air Strategy, Fleet Replacement Strategy, (Draft) Planning Strategy (pending adoption of GM’s Places for Everyone), (Draft) Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy and STAR Procurements renewed principles…

… Increase the working age population in employment Increase the number of people earning above the Living Wage Increase number of enterprises / business start ups Working age population with at least Level 3 skills Increase the number of good quality apprenticeships delivered Improve air quality Increase the number of net additional dwellings Increase the number of affordable homes…

… and crop failures. As our concerns about climate change increase, we must remember the important role that biodiversity and the natural environment plays in controlling our climate and vice versa. Tameside’s green infrastructure is essential in reducing the impacts of climate change on the lives of our residents. Trees and green urban spaces capture and store CO2, improving air quality. Plants…

… action in areas where these standards are unlikely to be met. The Government has instructed us to take quick action to reduce NO2 emissions, which are mainly produced by older diesel engines. Greater Manchester’s local authorities have worked together to produce a Clean Air Plan to tackle air pollution on local roads. Additionally GM are in the latter stages of approving their Streets for All…