Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 3, 2025

Purpose: To approve the draft Air Quality Strategy 2025 – 2030 for consultation prior ro final consideration and adoption.   Air pollution can have a serious effect on people’s health.  The Environment Act 2021 requires all local authorities to have either an active Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) if the authority has declared an Air Quality Management Area or to produce an Air Quality Strategy.   In 2024, Fareham revoked both of its AQMAs and is therefore no longer required to have an AQAP.  As such, an Air Quality Strategy is required.     A 12-week public consultation process on the draft Air Quality Strategy is proposed and the final Strategy will be brought back to the Executive for decision later in the year.

Content: RESOLVED that the Executive agrees that the draft Air Quality Strategy 2025 – 2030 is approved for consultation.