Problem of polluted air targeted in Warwick

[dutchman]

Air pollution in Warwick is being targeted after Warwick District Council received funding to tackle the problem.



Environment minister Lord Taylor has given £2million to local councillors to reduce nitrogen dioxide emissions, and the district council has received £22,000 for Warwick.

The St John’s crossing was last year identified as having a “poisonous” air quality, and the money will go towards the project on the feasibility of introducing low emission zones in Warwick.

The councillor responsible for environmental services, Michael Coker, said: “We are very pleased to receive this grant, which will enable us to carry out a detailed study of pollution related to traffic in Warwick.

“The centre of Warwick has been a designated air quality management area for several years because of high levels of nitrogen dioxide produced by vehicle exhausts.”