RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on improving air quality.
Warwick District Council has launched a consultation on its draft Air Quality Action Plan for the next five years.
The plan – produced as part of the council’s statutory duties – outlines the action WDC will take to improve air quality in the district.
The draft action plan suggests four priorities for the council to focus on for improving air quality, including working with other organisations such as Warwickshire County Council to increase active travel, the use of public transport and the use of low and zero emission vehicles.
Coun Jim Sinnott, WDC spokesman for safer, healthier and active communities, said: “Air pollution is an unseen issue that is associated with a number of adverse health impacts, such as heart disease and cancer. Everyone is responsible for the air we breathe, and we should be doing all we can to
improve the District’s air quality by choosing active travel where possible.
“We’d appreciate everyone’s views on this draft plan to ensure that we are focussed on the right priorities, so please do take a look at the draft plan and give us your thoughts.”
The consultation runs until June 16. Residents, business owners and anyone interested in improving the air quality in Warwick district can view the draft action plan, and complete the survey at www.warwickdc.gov.uk/AQAP
Paper copies are also available at the council’s customer service hub in the Pump Rooms, open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm.
