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