The council in Lanark is seeking local views on revoking an order to manage pollution in the town, as air quality has improved. An air quality management area was declared in 2016 due to excessive nitrogen dioxide levels from vehicle emissions. Annual progress reports have shown a decline in nitrogen dioxide concentrations and improved air quality.
The air quality in Lanark has improved and the council is looking for local views to revoke an order to manage pollution in the town.
The council has a statutory duty to provide an annual progress report to the Scottish Government regarding air quality standards and any action is taken to fulfil those obligations.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.
Annual progress reports have shown that nitrogen dioxide concentrations have declined over recent years, and a detailed assessment in the town has shown that the levels of nitrogen dioxide have declined and air quality has improved.The proposal to revoke the Lanark air quality management area was presented to the Community and Enterprise Resources Committee in March and received approval to consult statutory consultees, businesses, members of the public and other invested parties.
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