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Consideration was given to the recommendations
of the Communities and Environment Scrutiny Select Committee in
respect of the revocation of four  air
quality management areas at Tonbridge High Street, Larkfield,
Aylesford and Borough Green.
 
Due regard was given to the views of the
Committee, the financial and value for money considerations, the
assessment of risk and the legal implications.  Cabinet welcomed the significant improvement in
air quality and improved pollution levels and noted that this
position was supported by DEFRA.
 
On the grounds that monitoring in some form
within the areas of the Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) would
continue, Cllr Betts proposed, Cllr Taylor seconded and Cabinet
 
RESOLVED: 
That
 
(1)           
the
improvement in air quality over the last four years, be
noted;

 
(2)           
the
revocation of the Tonbridge High Street, Larkfield, Aylesford and
Borough Green Air Quality Management Areas, be agreed;
and
 
(3)           
the
continuation of air quality monitoring across the Borough,
including to respond to any specific areas of concern, be
agreed.