Ipswich Borough Council has launched a public consultation on proposals to review one of its Air Quality Management Areas located in the town. The consultation will run for 4 weeks, from Monday 30 September 2024 to Sunday 27 October 2024.

The consultation is open to everyone, and we would like to hear your views on the document.

There are currently four AQMAs in Ipswich and the Council is now able to revoke the boundary of one AQMA due to falling levels of pollution.

Maps showing the locations of current areas are available on the DEFRA website via the link below:
https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/aqma/local-authorities?la_id=133

In summary, the proposed changes are as follows:
• AQMA Order No.1 – Encompassing the land in and around the junction of Norwich Road, Chevallier Street and Valley Road, this area extends along Chevallier Street to the junction with Providence Lane; the AQMA to be revoked.

All changes were recommended in the detailed Air Quality Assessment undertaken in June 2024.

More detailed information can be seen in the consultation document and the Air Quality Assessment.

The closing date for this consultation is 27 October 2024. To contribute, please email your comments to: environmental.health@ipswich.gov.uk

All responses will be fully considered and, if appropriate, changes will be made to the proposals prior to any adoption by the Council in 2024.