To consider the report of the Environmental Services Manager (enclosed).

DECISIONS

1.    That the Annual Status Report 2023 be approved for appropriate consultation and submission to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and publication.

2.    That consultation be undertaken prior to revocation of Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) 1 (A5460 Narborough Road South), AQMA 2 (M1 corridor in Enderby and Narborough) and AQMA 4b (Enderby Road, Whetstone).

3.    That consultation be undertaken prior to declaration of a new AQMA (AQMA 7, Lubbesthorpe Road and Narborough Road South Service Road Junction).

4.    That delegated authority be given to the Environmental Health, Housing & Community Services Group Manager, in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder, to make minor amendments to the Annual Status Report 2023 prior to submission and publication.

Reasons:

1.    It is important for Members to be informed of the air quality monitoring data for the District in 2022.

2.    Air quality monitoring has demonstrated that levels of Nitrogen Dioxide in those areas are below the Air Quality Objective. Consultation is needed to comply with relevant legislation and guidance.

3.    Air quality monitoring has indicated that levels of Nitrogen Dioxide at that location are above the Air Quality Objective. Consultation is needed to comply with relevant legislation and guidance.

4.    This is to ensure any final amendments to the report can be made prior to submission to DEFRA.

Considered - Report of the Environmental Services Manager.

Other Options Considered:

1.    Completion and submission of the ASR is a statutory requirement and therefore there are no other options.

2.    Revocations and declarations of AQMAs have to comply with the provisions of the Environment Act 1995 and associated DEFRA guidance, therefore there are no other options.