LGA responds to new report on air pollution

Responding to a new report by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) about air quality across England, LGA Environment spokesman Cllr Martin Tett said: "Good air quality is vital for our health and quality of life as well as the environment. Councils are playing a pivotal role in tackling air pollution. These measures include encouraging the use of electric vehicles with recharging points, promoting cycling, managing borough-wide air pollution monitoring networks, pioneering the concept of low-emission zones, planning for new places in ways that improve air quality, and engaging with businesses to increase awareness and reduce their environmental impact.