Decision Session - Executive Member for Environment And Climate Change
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the meeting of the Decision Session Executive Member for Environment and Climate Change held on Wednesday, 8 June 2022. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
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4. Air Quality Annual Status Report and Air Quality Monitoring Review
Resolved:
i. Noted the content of the report and approved submission of the Annual Status Report to DEFRA. Noted the generally improving trend in air pollution in recent years, progress made with AQAP3 and plans to commence the work to update the current plan in line with the Environment Act 2021, to complement other key CYC strategies.
Reason: To ensure that the Executive Member is aware of current air quality position in the city including exceedances of objectives in some areas, progress made with air quality improvement measures, and revised national air quality targets expected through the Environment Act 2021.
ii. Approved the refurbishment to three air quality monitoring stations using existing DEFRA grant funding as outlined in this report.
Reason: To ensure air quality monitoring equipment remains compliant with DEFRA guidance and suitable for ongoing monitoring in relation to current standards and new targets being introduced through the Environment Act 2021.
5. Household Waste Recycling Centre and Treatment Of ‘DIY Waste’ Consultation
Resolved:
i. Approved the City of York Council response to the
DEFRA consultation (as set out in Appendix A).
Reason: In order to provide a response to the DEFRA Consultation on Disposal of DIY waste at household waste recycling centres.