Lambeth Council has outlined how it will improve air quality and protect those most at risk from the effects of pollution and toxic air. The <a href="https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-02/102400%20Air%20Quality%20Action%20Plan%202023.pdf">Air Quality Action Plan 2023-2025 (AQAP)</a>sets out how it will combat the main sources of pollution in Lambeth, including emissions released from roads, buildings, and construction sites. It will enable the council to work closely with residents, businesses, and major institutions by supporting the launch of the Air Quality Forum to ensure air quality targets are met. Air quality has been improving across Lambeth in recent years but pollution remains at dangerous levels in parts of the borough. The <a href="https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-02/102400%20Air%20Quality%20Action%20Plan%202023.pdf">action plan</a>will target these areas to reduce emissions at their source. Cllr Rezina Chowdhury, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air, said: “Air pollution is one of the most significant public health challenges that we face in Lambeth. “Poor air quality affects us all, but air pollution has the greatest impact on the older members of our community, the young and those of us living with heart and respiratory conditions. It is vital we take decisive action to protect residents and potentially save lives.” The previous Air Quality Action Plan 2017-2022 resulted in a significant drop in pollution levels on some of Lambeth’s worst affected roads. The new plan will support the stringent World Health Organisation emissions targets set out in the Lambeth Air Quality Vision last year, ensuring improving air quality is prioritised in all council areas. The AQAP will aim to reduce levels of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Particle Matter PM2.5 and PM10 that are found in the air and can lead to serious illness or death. It is estimated air pollution kills over 100 Lambeth residents each year and leads to 750 emergency hospital admissions. It prioritises seven actions the council can carry out improve air quality. They include the development of an air quality information service and the new construction pilot scheme, further work with communities to reduce emissions within Low Traffic Neighbourhoods. The council will also work towards integrating the new WHO air quality targets into the forthcoming Lambeth Local Plan, increase the number of electric vehicles in its fleet, work with businesses, institutions and others to develop a Clean Air Pledge. It will also establish the <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fe%2F2Tv2hsRUrN&amp;data=05%7C01%7CAMcCabe%40lambeth.gov.uk%7C1a9078e977dc49c9e55808db045c98ef%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C638108567961040504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BUcnvWZCmGzLA9i7O4l1DFcBN%2FY4k4nRvh8bfGE%2FzDA%3D&amp;reserved=0">Air Quality Forum</a>for people in the borough to shape future air quality policies and make sure Lambeth Council meets the new climate targets. The AQAP builds on the Climate Action Plan (CAP), which was adopted last year, to enable Lambeth Council to become Net Zero compatible by 2030. It also follows a range of measures that will encourage less reliance on polluting vehicles by enabling more walking, cycling, and wheeling and making neighbourhoods greener and more pleasant. Cllr Chowdhury added: “We have worked hard to ensure significant improvements to the quality of the air we breathe in Lambeth in recent years. As a result, the concentrations of the most concerning pollutants are falling. “Nitrogen dioxide levels on Brixton Road are now less than half of those that were recorded in 2014, and by carrying out the actions that are laid out in this Air Quality Action Plan, we expect them to continue to fall. “By implementing this <a href="https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-02/102400%20Air%20Quality%20Action%20Plan%202023.pdf">Air Quality Action Plan</a>, we will be making the progress we need to make Lambeth a healthier, cleaner borough for everyone.” You can sign up to the<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fe%2F2Tv2hsRUrN&amp;data=05%7C01%7CAMcCabe%40lambeth.gov.uk%7C1a9078e977dc49c9e55808db045c98ef%7Cc4f22780485f4507af4a60a971d6f7fe%7C0%7C0%7C638108567961040504%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BUcnvWZCmGzLA9i7O4l1DFcBN%2FY4k4nRvh8bfGE%2FzDA%3D&amp;reserved=0"> Air Quality Forum mailing list</a>to stay up to date about Lambeth Council’s local response to the climate emergency.

Lambeth adopts Air Quality Action Plan 

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1667230789/projects/cleanairlambeth/723f2bc1-b14d-4aba-99d0-15d734f91d2c.png" /> Thank you to everyone who has commented on Lambeth&#39;s <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2022-09/AQAP%202023-25%20Final%20Consultation%20Document%20for%20publication%20FINAL.pdf">Air Quality Action Plan</a> consultation. The website will be open for your comments for one more day! ️ <a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/lambeths-air-quality-action-plan/step1">Have your say</a> on how we tackle one of the biggest health inequality challenges facing our borough <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2022-09/AQAP%202023-25%20Final%20Consultation%20Document%20for%20publication%20FINAL.pdf">The plan</a> is a list of actions across council departments including planning, transport, housing, public health, and public protection. It describes how we are planning to: <a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/reducing-pollution-from-transport/step1">Reduce Pollution From Transport</a> <a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/reducing-pollution-from-buildings/step1">Reduce Pollution From Buildings</a> <a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/reducing-pollution-from-construction/step1">Reduce Pollution From Construction</a> <a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/reducing-pollution-from-other-sources/step1">Reduce Pollution From Other Sources</a> <a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/keeping-you-safe-from-pollution/step1">Keep You Safe From Pollution</a> <a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/monitoring-and-modelling-air-quality/step1">Monitor and Model Air Pollution</a> <a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/public-information-and-stakeholder-engagement/step1">Inform and Engage The Public</a> After the consultation closes, we will use your views to inform the finalised plan and carry out the actions in the plan from 2023 to the end of 2025. The consultation will close on Wednesday the 2nd of November 2022 <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2022-09/AQAP%202023-25%20Final%20Consultation%20Document%20for%20publication%20FINAL.pdf">View the action plan</a> For further information please contact the Climate Change and Sustainability team at xdessustainability@lambeth.gov.uk

Last chance to have your say on Lambeth's Air Quality Action Plan!

You can <a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/lambeths-air-quality-action-plan/step1">have your say</a> on Lambeth&#39;s <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2022-09/AQAP%202023-25%20Final%20Consultation%20Document%20for%20publication%20FINAL.pdf">Draft Air Quality Action Plan</a>. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1664900702/projects/cleanairlambeth/86829b1b-0286-4a28-83eb-92bb11313f91.png" /> We want your views on the actions we’re planning to take to tackle air pollution, to help us build a plan that responds to the issues your community faces. The plan is a list of actions across council departments including planning, transport, housing, public health, and public protection. It describes how we are planning to: <li><a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/reducing-pollution-from-transport/step1">Reduce Pollution From Transport</a></li><li><a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/reducing-pollution-from-buildings/step1">Reduce Pollution From Buildings</a><a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/reducing-pollution-from-buildings/step1"></a></li><li><a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/reducing-pollution-from-construction/step1">Reduce Pollution From Construction</a></li><li><a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/reducing-pollution-from-other-sources/step1">Reduce Pollution From Other Sources </a></li><li><a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/keeping-you-safe-from-pollution/step1">Keep You Safe From Pollution</a> </li><li><a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/monitoring-and-modelling-air-quality/step1">Monitor and Model Air Pollution </a></li><li><a href="https://cleanairlambeth.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/public-information-and-stakeholder-engagement/step1">Inform and Engage The Public </a></li> After the consultation closes, we will use your views to inform the finalised plan and carry out the actions in the plan from 2023 to the end of 2025. The consultation runs from 20th September 2022 to 1st November 2022 <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2022-09/AQAP%202023-25%20Final%20Consultation%20Document%20for%20publication%20FINAL.pdf">View the action plan</a> For further information please contact the Climate Change and Sustainability team at <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/">xdessustainability@lambeth.gov.uk</a>

Have your say on Lambeth's Air Quality Action Plan

We would like to hear from residents, community organisations, businesses and others who live or spend time in Lambeth, about how we can work together to improve air quality. We want to know about your experience of air pollution, and what actions and which places the council should prioritise in tackling the problem.

Details of the engagement can be found on Lambeth’s consultation page and where you will have the opportunity to share your views and experiences on our Commonplace site.

The engagement will run from 1 Feb to 31 March 2022. For further information please contact XDESSustainability@lambeth.gov.uk

Clean Air Lambeth

We are working hard on improving air quality in Lambeth. Can the council contact you directly about upcoming events and updates of our progress?

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