This report seeks approval for the declaration of an Air Quality Management Area for Bridge Street in Bedale due to nitrogen dioxide concentrations above the UK air quality objective.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the area in Bridge Street Bedale is designated as an Air Quality Management Area.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for the declaration of an Air Quality Management Area for Bridge Street in Bedale due to nitrogen dioxide concentrations above the UK air quality objective.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

The Council must fulfil its statutory duty and declare the Air Quality Monitoring Area or risk sanctions from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.  The declaration is by Order which had been approved by the Legal Department.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that the area in Bridge Street, Bedale is designated as an Air Quality Management Area.