Purpose

To present the findings of and approve the
Annual Status Report (ASR) 2023 for submission to DEFRA.

Decision

DECISIONS

 
1.   
That the Annual Status Report 2023 be approved for appropriate
consultation and submission to the Department for Environment, Food
& Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and publication.
 
2.   
That consultation be undertaken prior to revocation of Air Quality
Management Area (AQMA) 1 (A5460 Narborough Road South), AQMA 2 (M1
corridor in Enderby and Narborough) and AQMA 4b (Enderby Road,
Whetstone).
 
3.   
That consultation be undertaken prior to declaration of a new AQMA
(AQMA 7, Lubbesthorpe Road and Narborough Road South Service Road
Junction).
 
4.   
That delegated authority be given to the Environmental Health,
Housing & Community Services Group Manager, in conjunction with
the Portfolio Holder, to make minor amendments to the Annual Status
Report 2023 prior to submission and publication.
 
Reasons:
 
1.   
It is important for Members to be informed of the air quality
monitoring data for the District in 2022.
 
2.   
Air quality monitoring has demonstrated that levels of Nitrogen
Dioxide in those areas are below the Air Quality Objective.
Consultation is needed to comply with relevant legislation and
guidance.
 
3.   
Air quality monitoring has indicated that levels of Nitrogen
Dioxide at that location are above the Air Quality Objective.
Consultation is needed to comply with relevant legislation and
guidance.
 
4.   
This is to ensure any final amendments to the report can be made
prior to submission to DEFRA.