The last Air Quality Action Plan by Horsham District Council was published in 2020, and they now want to know residents’ views prior to publishing the next one.
This consultation provides an opportunity for residents and community stakeholders to share their views on the air quality in Horsham District and the measures proposed to improve it. The Council says it wants to know what issues matter most to you, where the Council should focus its efforts, and how they can continue improving air quality.
You can share your views in the consultation survey here:
https://www.horsham.gov.uk/council-democracy-and-elections/consultations
The survey will run from Tuesday 26 May until Tuesday 23 June.
Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Environment, Recycling and Waste Cllr David Skipp said:
“Whilst air quality across our District is generally good, we know that there are always improvements to be considered.
“Creating a clean and healthy district for everyone who lives, works and visits our area is a key commitment for us as a council.
“Our forthcoming Air Quality Action Plan will set out how we will do this. We want to develop any future plans in partnership with our communities, so do please take the time to complete our survey.”
Under the Government’s Local Air Quality Management regime, all district and borough councils have to review and assess air quality in their areas. If monitoring shows air quality is above the air quality objectives, then the Council must declare an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA).
Following this consultation, the Council will review all feedback and produce a revised Air Quality Action Plan, which will be valid for up to 5 years.
Editor’s Note
This news was sent to us by Horsham District Council on 26th May – the first day of the consultation. Therefore if any of our magazine readers were wondering why we had not published it in the May editions, this is the reason.
