The Parish Council has responded to SBC’s consultation on air quality.  The proposed action plan to 2028 includes more car clubs, more electric vehicle charging points and to better connect town centres in order to provide public transport, walking and cycling options.  However, we believe the proposals are both unambitious and undeliverable.  

 

We have an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA 5) in Lynsted/Teynham where three harmful pollutants already exceed the safe levels set by the World Health Organisation.  Yet the Borough Council is suggesting the revocation of AQMA 5 - despite the fact they don’t even measure two of these pollutants. Particulate Matter can cause asthma and bronchitis, reduce lung development and promote cancer.  

 

Our view is there should be a moratorium on all planning proposals between the Eastern side of Sittingbourne and Ospringe, in order to halt the increased numbers of vehicles causing pollution in our Parish.

 

You can read our response to the consultation HERE

 

Our analysis of air pollution at post code level in the Parish can be viewed via this link:

 

 

If you wish to participate in the survey, the deadline is this Sunday (15th).  You can find the survey here: