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Air quality FAQs

Air pollution can harm your health and the environment. On the following pages you can find out the answers to the following questions:

  • What is the air quality like today?
  • How do we know what air quality is like in this borough? Find out more about our monitoring network.
  • What are the main sources of air pollution in the borough and their associated health effects?
  • How can I find out about air pollution from industrial processes (or Part B processes) e.g. petrol stations.
  • How can I find out about what air quality is like indoors, are there any sources of pollution there?
  • Is air pollution associated with asthma?
  • What is the Council doing to improve air quality?
  • What can you do to reduce air pollution and reduce your own exposure to it?
  • Where can I find your latest review and assessment report?
  • What do developers and builders need to know about air quality when submitting a planning application?
  • Am I in a smoke control area and what can I burn in my fireplace?
  • for complaints regarding issues such as smoke, bonfires and dust, please contact the Noise and Nuisance Team. 

Last updated: 29 November 2019

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