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We recognise that CAZs do not address the root causes of air pollution, nor the...
Recommendation
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
A response document is linked to this report, dated 24 April 2021. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
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
Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.6 yrs
Report published
11 Feb 2021