Glasgow prepares for Low Emission Zone enforcement
With enforcement of Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone just around the corner, activity is underway to prepare the city for its operation and to raise awareness of how it will work, according to Glasgow City Council. From 1 June, all vehicles entering the zone area must meet the less-polluting emission standards or face a penalty charge. […]
Stagecoach confirms its largest ever order of electric vehicles
Stagecoach, the UK’s biggest coach and bus operator has today (6 April) announced its plans to introduce 170 fully electric vehicles in Stockport as it places its largest electric bus order to date. The electric fleet of 150 double deck and 20 single deck vehicles, which will be produced by Volvo/MCV represent an investment by […]
London’s boroughs awarded more than £63 million in funding to make streets healthier and safer for all
Transport for London (TfL) has allocated more than £63m in funding for London’s boroughs in 2023/24, with more to follow in 2024/25, as they continue their vital work making the capital’s roads safer and more attractive for people using public transport, walking and cycling. Healthy Streets investment in boroughs provides funding for local projects that […]
New powers to tackle air and noise pollution will lead to a ‘cleaner, healthier and greener future’ in Wales, says government
The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill has been introduced to the Senedd this week giving the Welsh Government greater ability to tackle air and noise pollution. The new Bill is part of a package of measures to improve the quality of the air environment in Wales. It will give powers to Welsh Government to […]
Cheap charcoal air filters offer improvements to in-vehicle air quality
A cheap charcoal air filter can reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) inside vehicles by as much as 90%, compared to levels outside the vehicle. Research presented in a report by WM Air, the West Midlands Air Quality Improvement Programme at the University of Birmingham, shows that charcoal filters, which costs around £10-£20, can effectively remove NO2 from […]
Medway awarded more than £270,000 to improve air quality
Medway Council has been awarded more than £279,000 government funding to help improve air quality in Medway. The money is from the government’s annual Air Quality Grant which aims to helps councils develop and implement measures to benefit schools, businesses and communities and reduce the impact of air pollution on people’s health. The funding will […]
£1 million to improve air quality across the West Midlands, as Environment Secretary visits University Campus
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has visited the University campus to see some of the work being carried out to monitor air pollution in the region. The campus tour was part of a visit to the region which came as the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) was given almost £1 million to tackle air pollution. Improving air […]
Scottish Government launches sustainable scrappage pilot
The Scottish Government is offering cash incentives and “Travel Better” vouchers for households in an attempt to remove the more polluting cars from the roads. The £900,000 Mobility and Scrappage fund is to be piloted in lower income and Air Quality Management Areas in Scotland, including the Islands communities. The fund, delivered by Energy Saving […]
Lambeth adopts Air Quality Action Plan
Lambeth Council has outlined how it will improve air quality and protect those most at risk from the effects of pollution and toxic air. The Air Quality Action Plan 2023-2025 (AQAP) sets out how it will combat the main sources of pollution in Lambeth, including emissions released from roads, buildings, and construction sites. It will […]
London Mayor issues high air pollution alert
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has issued a high air pollution alert this week. This follows the moderate air pollution London has been experiencing since Saturday 21st January with the continuing cold, still, and foggy conditions in London resulting in poor dispersion of vehicle emissions. Schools and boroughs will be notified of the alert […]
