Decision - Air Quality Progress Report

That the Committee:

1.      Notes the Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) set out at Appendix One.

2.      Notes the Air Quality progress report set out at Appendix Two and instructs the Strategic Director, Place to consider further options that may be brought forward concerning local Air Quality Management measures necessary to achieve compliance with Defra objectives, targets and requirements.

3.      Agrees that the Air Quality Action Plan be included as supporting evidence for the Council’s City Plan and the appropriate Development Plan documents, the Local Transport Plan and Council strategies.

4.      Directs the Strategic Director, Place to meet appropriate Defra officials to seek clarity on the Council’s current liability and timescales required for compliance.