Air Quality Management Area (AQMA)

The Detailed Assessment showed that levels of nitrogen dioxide(NO₂) from road traffic are slightly above national objectives on Station Road and parts of Whitby Road and Princes Road.

In order to deal with this the council has designated an AQMA, which came into effect on Monday 16 May 2005. It has been estimated that over half the NO_x present in the AQMA comes from vehicles travelling through it. The piechart below shows how different sources contribute to NO_xon Whitby Road. Pie chart showing sources of NOx in the AQMA

Map of the AQMA

AQMA Order

Further Assessment - Following declaration the council carried out a further assessment of air quality in the AQMA. The report covers additional monitoring, modelling and traffic counts undertaken. Estimates of the contributions of different sources of pollution are presented. Further Assessment 2007
Air Quality Action Plan - The Action Plan identifies the options available for the improvement of air quality and has been developed in partnership with the highway authority at Cheshire County Council. Local residents, businesses and community groups were consulted during the development of the plan. Click on the link to view the Action Plan. Air Quality Action Plan
Consultation -

A presentation was given to residents and businesses within the AQMA on 12 May 2005 where council staff were available to answer any questions about the AQMA.
Members of the Air Quality Forum attended an AQMA Workshop in April 2006
People living and working in and around the AQMA were given the opportunity to contribute to the Action Plan via a questionnaire and a public event in September 2006
A further round of consultation took place in September 2007.

Emissions Testing -Nearly 200 vehicles were tested in Ellesmere Port in March 2006 allowing officers to identify poorly-maintained cars and to require owners to take action.

Click on the following link for further information on Review and Assessment:- Air Quality Reviews

The Local Air Quality Mangement website is a useful source of background information on AQMAs

Further information on the AQMA can be obtained by phoning the Airwatch helpline on 0151 356 6633 or complete the form below:

Environmental Protection - Air Quality

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