Issue - meetings

            The Board considered an update report on the progress of the Air Quality Forum since its first meeting in July 2016. It was noted that the Air Quality Forum membership and independent Chair had been appointed. In addition, terms of reference for the group which included a number of objectives had also been agreed.

            With regard to other recommendations which were included in the air quality report, previously adopted by the Executive Board in 2015, it was noted that:

·         A methodology for engagement and consultation had been explored and resources were being identified which would enable the engagement work to proceed;

·         Whilst the forum would continue to work to identify opportunities for improvements across all sectors, the Council would also continue to develop initiatives across departments and with stakeholders that would contribute to improved air quality across the area; and

·         A Joint Needs Assessment for air quality was scheduled in the work plan for the forthcoming year.

            In addition, Members received updates on the Council response to the National Air Quality Plan and the work that had taken place around Air Quality Management Areas and the application to the Environment Fund Board for additional air quality monitoring across the Weston Point area.

            Arising from the discussion, Members requested clarification on the number of charging points in the Borough for electric vehicles.

            RESOLVED: That the report be noted.