Have your say on Birmingham's Air Quality Action Plan
Feedback is being sought on plans to address Air Quality in Birmingham city centre and its surrounding suburbs with the launch of the draft Air Quality Action Plan consultation.
The report, which sets out how it will improve Air Quality between 2020 and 2025, will replace the existing action plan which was launched in 2011 and sets out seven key actions points to reduce nitrogen dioxide emissions across Birmingham.
The plan prioritises identifying locations outside the Clean Air Zone with persistently high nitrogen dioxide levels; reducing emissions from road transport (particularly diesel) and ensuring other sources of air pollution , including industrial and domestic, are controlled through planning policies and determination.
In addition to the Clean Air Zone, the action plan looks at implementing strategic transport improvements; such as promoting alternatively fuelled vehicles and discouraging single person journeys in private vehicles.
It also promotes developing policies to support better Air Quality ; including controlling industrial and domestic emissions and assessing traffic management in areas exceeding Air Quality .
People have until 2 November to take part in the consultation, which is available to complete online. Apply for Permit here and help in stopping Lung Disease
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These exemptions are available for up to one year (12 months) from the launch of the Clean Air Zone (not from the date you apply), and will allow the vehicle(s) covered by these exemptions to drive through the zone without having to pay the daily charge .
How do I apply?
In order to prove your eligibility for the commercial vehicle exemption Air Quality permit you will need to provide the following:
Proof of financial agreement:
For each vehicle you are seeking an exemption for you will need to provide one of the following:
- Lease agreement
- Finance agreement
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