Decision details

Purpose of report: To update the Executive Member on current air quality issues, including the outcome of the recent Air Quality Support Grant (AQSG) applications made to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Three AQSG bids were made in relation to the council's ongoing Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) and local and regional low emission strategy (LES) work. The report provides an overview of the planned expenditure of the AQSG.

Members are asked to: Note the report and approve the amount of AQSG to be accepted from DEFRA.

RESOLVED:             That Option A at paragraph 35 of the Officers report should be accepted and the Council should accept air quality grants from DEFRA totalling £77,090 and to request that York be considered for any further grant that may become available later in the year.

REASON:                  It represents the most appropriate way of funding the continuation of LAQM in the city and projects in relation to the Council’s Low Emission Strategy. LAQM is a statutory undertaking that contributes towards the corporate priorities on Thriving City, Sustainable City and Healthy City.