During the early 1990s, the U.K. government investigated the need for a new framework to deal with air quality control throughout the country.  The need for a change in approach was largely brought about by episodes of poor air quality especially within large urban areas and concerns expressed by both members of the public and various professionals.  This was coupled with the principle behind Local Agenda 21 issues that future air quality has to be protected.  However, this has been taken further within the area of air quality with the development of the National Air Quality Strategy.

 

The Environment Act 1995 introduced the Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) system, which requires Local Authorities to periodically carry out a review and assessment of the air quality within their area.  The pollutants, which have to be assessed, are:

 

                                    Nitrogen dioxide

                                    Particulates (PM₁₀)

                                    Lead

                                    Sulphur dioxide

                                    Carbon monoxide

                                    Benzene

                                    1,3 Butadiene

 

 

 

Please contact Nick Kelly on telephone: 01270 537408 or by e-mail: environmental.health@crewe-nantwich.gov.uk for previous copies of the Borough Council's Air Quality Review and Assessment documents or if you require any information about air quality.

 

If you require any more information, please go to the link below.

If you wish to make a complaint or obtain advice regarding air pollution, please contact us on telephone: 01270 537416.