Subject: Air Quality Action Plan 2022 Consultation Results
Labour Group Amendment
Date of meeting: 15 November 2022
That the relevant changes are made to the recommendations as shown below in strikethrough and bold italics:
Recommendations
2.1 That the committee welcomes the inclusion of more ambitious targets in the Air Quality Action Plan for the protection of human health, which will work towards World Health Organisation guidelines (2021).
2.2 That the committee approves the 2022 Air Quality Action Plan in Appendix 2 of this report.
2.3 That the committee welcomes the continued work and investment to develop an expanded Ultra-low Emission Zone for the city.
2.4
That the committee requests officers
research further how to prioritise the
development and delivery of a citywide Smoke Control Area to
could help tackle the harmful effects of particulate
matter in the areas where there is currently no Smoke Control
Area, and that officers ensure that advice is provided to residents
on the council website on how best to manage solid fuel heating
where they do have it to supplement heating, including referring
people to the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service for a free home
visit if they have concerns.
2.5 The committee welcomes the promotion of active travel and public transport as means to reduce emissions and improve local air quality.
Proposed by: Cllr
Appich
Seconded by: Cllr Wilkinson
Recommendations to read, if
carried:
2.1 That the committee welcomes the inclusion of more ambitious targets in the Air Quality Action Plan for the protection of human health, which will work towards World Health Organisation guidelines (2021).
2.2 That the committee approves the 2022 Air Quality Action Plan in Appendix 2 of this report.
2.3 That the committee welcomes the continued work and investment to develop an expanded Ultra-low Emission Zone for the city.
2.4 That the committee requests officers research further how the development and delivery of a citywide Smoke Control Area could help tackle the harmful effects of particulate matter in the areas where there is currently no Smoke Control Area, and that officers ensure that advice is provided to residents on the council website on how best to manage solid fuel heating where they do have it to supplement heating, including referring people to the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service for a free home visit if they have concerns.
2.5 The committee welcomes the promotion of active travel and public transport as means to reduce emissions and improve local air quality.