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MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
(DRAFT) EXCERPT OF THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON 26 OCTOBER 2022
63. PROPOSED CHANGE TO MAIDSTONE AQMA AND REQUEST TO CONSULT ON NEW AIR QUALITY ACTION PLAN
Councillor Jeffery addressed the Executive emphasising the need to keep taking action to reduce air pollution to protect population health and to keep the Air Quality Management Area as it is.
RESOLVED:
1. That the revocation of the old Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) in Maidstone which will require an Air Quality Management Area Revocation Order to be issued, be agreed.
2. That the declaration of the proposed new AQMA in Maidstone, covering Upper Stone Street, as described in the report of the Senior Scientific Officer, which will require a new Air Quality Management Area Order to be issued, be agreed.
3. That permission be granted to hold a public consultation on the proposed actions given in the report to be included in a new Air Quality Action Plan.
See Record of Decision:
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