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We recognise that CAZs do not address the root causes of air pollution, nor the...
Conclusion
We recognise that CAZs do not address the root causes of air pollution, nor the wider issues beyond their boundaries, and that local leaders sometimes have to strike a difficult balance so as to not “lose the dressing room”. However, at times local government also needs to be prepared to push through CAZs and related actions, despite local opposition. They will be assisted in doing so by having clear evidence of the positive difference such interventions can have for local people and economies. The JAQU should work with local authorities and interested charities to review the scope and accessibility of its evaluation programme, to ensure that it can be used effectively at a local level to design new interventions and build support for them. (Paragraph 89) Green economic recovery
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Clean Air Strategy sets out how the Government will drive and enable greater local action on air pollution. We are currently conducting a major review of the Local Air Quality Management Framework. We will work closely with Local Authorities and their partners throughout the review process to understand the differential impact of the pandemic and reflect this in our new approach. This will include developing a stronger support and capability-building framework to ensure local authorities have the necessary tools to take the action needed locally to reduce people’s exposure to air pollutants and minimise the impact on local economies. Local authorities implementing CAZs can access Clean Air Funding to mitigate the impacts of CAZs. This can include grants for businesses and individuals to upgrade vehicles.
Source
Inquiry
Air Quality
Report
Fifth report - Air Quality and coronavirus: a glimpse of a different future or business as usual
11 Feb 2021
HC 468
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.3 yrs
Report published
11 Feb 2021