Views sought on plan to improve air quality

Residents are being asked for their views on how to improve air quality over the next five years.

Cornwall Council's draft Air Quality Action Plan sets out proposals to reduce emissions in Tideford, Gunnislake and Launceston, which have been designated Air Quality Management Areas, or places where pollution levels do not meet national air quality objectives.

The council said there were five priorities in its draft plan, including reducing transport emissions, supporting behaviour changes through schools and employers, strengthening air quality monitoring, integrating air quality into planning and maintaining compliance.

The survey will close on 31 January.

The council said six places saw improvements in air quality after pollution levels were more closely monitored.

Councillor Thalia Marrington, cabinet member with responsibility for community safety and public protection, said air quality could have a "really significant impact on people's health and wellbeing".

"It's great to see that air quality has improved in several areas and I look forward to seeing more progress in the coming years," she said.

"I urge residents, particularly those living in the three Air Quality Management Areas, to review the proposals and share their views."

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