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

DECISIONS

1.     That the Annual Status Report 2025 be approved for appropriate consultation and submission to the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and publication.

2.     That delegated authority be given to the Environmental Health, Housing & Community Services Group Manager, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to make minor amendments to the Annual Status Report 2025 prior to submission and publication

Reasons:

1.     It is appropriate for Members to be informed of the air quality monitoring data for the district in 2024.

2.     This is to ensure any final amendments to the ASR report can be made in time for the statutory deadline for submission to Defra by 30th June 2025.

Considered – Report of the Environmental Services Manager, presented by the Air Quality Project Officer.

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 (as amended) and associated Defra guidance, therefore there are no other options.