Poor air quality in Ellesmere Port And Neston?
Residents of the borough have said they are concerned about local air quality.
So what is happening?
The council has listened to this concern and are active in a variety of ways.
Did you know that we monitor air quality at 29 different locations?
The council monitors air quality with a variety of sophisticated instruments located across the whole borough.
See AQ Bulletin-03
Did you know we regulate the pollution to air from local industry?
The council, together with the Environment Agency, limits and encourages the reduction of pollution released to the air from local industry.
Did you know that there is a local Air Quality Forum?
A forum has been set up to tackle air quality. This Forum brings together all members of the community including, industry, environmental groups, health groups, local government and local residents. See AQ Bulletin-02
We investigate air quality complaints:-
The council, together with the Environment Agency, investigate air quality complaints for smoke, odours and other air pollution.
Did you know the council is reviewing air quality for the future?
The council is looking to the future to make sure that new roads, industry and buildings do not cause future air quality problems.
An initial detailed review was completed in June 2001 (see AQ Bulletin-05), the review process continues and an update will be completed by December 2003.
Air pollution is not restricted to local sources. It travels with the wind over long distances. The council acts with partners in the North West to tackle air pollution nationwide.
Are YOU interested in air quality?
The council wishes to hear from you. If you have any questions, would like to see any air quality information or have an issue to raise then please let us know.
For further information please contact either:-
The Air Quality Officer Tel: 0151 356 6713
or
The Air Quality Co-ordinator Tel: 0151 356 6631
Fax: 0151 356 6432
E-mail: environmental.protection@epnbc.gov.ukor write to:
Environmental Protection Unit
Council Offices
4, Civic Way
Ellesmere Port
Cheshire
CH65 0BE
Air Quality Bulletins are designed as a series of regular information leaflets aimed at answering your questions on local air quality in simple understandable language. If you have an air quality question then please ask us and we will answer in a new Bulletin.
This project is part funded by the Epicentre Partnership.
