Issue details

Air Quality Action Plan 2023 – 2028

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing and the Green Environment seeking to adopt a new Air Quality Action Plan.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward or a significant community;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/11/2022

Decision due: 20 Dec 2022 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Housing and the Green Environment

Lead director: Executive Director of Growth and Prosperity

Department: Housing and the Green Environment

Contact: Steve Guppy Email: steve.guppy@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8091 7525.

Consultation process

In accordance with government’s Local Air Quality Management guidance, a formal consultation was conducted June 16th – 28th July 2022 (6 weeks) during which the draft Air Quality Action Plan was made available to the public, stakeholders and statutory consultees identified by the Environment Act. The consultation was promoted at launch and throughout its duration across social media. A total of 128 responses were received from members of the public providing a total of 260 comments between them.

Consultees

City stakeholders; Engaged via social media and digital advertising campaign.
Statutory consultees; The Environment Agency, Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, National Highways; all neighbouring local authorities, Port of Southampton.
SCC Service areas; Environmental Health, Planning and Planning Policy, Transport Policy, Economic Development, Sustainability and Public health.
SCC Cabinet Member for Housing & Green Environment and, Cabinet Member for Transport and Growth.

Public Comments may be sent to: AirQuality@southampton.gov.uk

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Air Quality Action Plan 2023 – 2028