DEADLINE day for having a say on Warrington’s plans to make the borough’s air cleaner is this Friday.
The public consultation over thehttp://www.warrington.gov.uk borough council’s new air quality action plan ends then – so anyone who wants to comment should do so by visiting
www.warrington.gov.uk and selecting the “consultations” page.
They can complete an on-line questionnaire and make comments on any additional actions they think should be considered.
The proposed 18-point plan aims to reduce nitrogen dioxide levels within the main, busy traffic routes leading into and around the town – and where possible to deliver wider improvements across Warrington.
While the majority of Warrington has good air quality, there are areas close to major roads that slightly exceed the national limit for nitrogen dioxide.
The action plan aims to supports the council’s work to protect Warrington’s environment, enhance the quality of air that we breathe and help improve the health of local people.
The 18-point plan includes some firm, immediate actions, such as an increased focus on sustainable transport, encouraging cleaner fuels and electric vehicles, new cycling and walking links, and an intelligent transport system. Other proposed actions are to explore the potential
for feasibility studies, such as looking into the potential of Clean Air Zones and workplace charging levies.
The action plan will run until 2022, and is expected to be a “live”, working document which will evolve over this time, through regular reviews.
At the end of the consultation, all comments received will be reviewed and if necessary the plan will be amended. Depending upon comments received, the finalised action plan is expected to be adopted by next February.
