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Reminder to have your say on action plan

203People are being reminded that there’s still time to give their views on a plan to improve air quality in parts of Durham City.

Durham County Council’s consultation on its air quality action plan runs until Monday 14 December.

The plan aims to improve air quality after parts of the city were declared an air quality management area due to raised levels of nitrogen dioxide, which comes from vehicle exhausts.

Air quality management areas are common in large towns and cities throughout the UK, with more than 600 declared nationwide, and are no cause for concern.

Joanne Waller, head of environment, health and consumer protection, Durham County Council, said: “Over recent weeks we have been seeking feedback from the public to help form our air quality action plan.

“It’s important to remind people that air quality management areas are nothing to be concerned about and there are hundreds of these zones up and down the country.

“There is still time to have your say on how we’re proposing to improve air quality and we would welcome any further suggestions.

“We are confident that the various measures outlined in the action plan will help improve air quality and return levels to national standards.”

Have your say by completing an online survey at www.durham.gov.uk/consultation and for more information about the air quality action plan call 03000 260 997 or visit www.durham.gov.uk/airquality

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