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Pollution control – air quality

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Pollution control – air quality

Air quality

We have a legal duty to manage air quality in South Gloucestershire.

Air quality management

Local authorities are required by law to identify local air quality problems and to take action to tackle them.

Air quality reports

We produce a number of reports relating to air quality in the area.

Chimney heights

Chimney heights have to be approved by the local authority, under the Clean Air Act 1993.

Exhaust emission testing

A designated local authority may carry out roadside vehicle emission checks in an effort to reduce pollution from road traffic.

Idling engines

If you idle your vehicle unnecessarily while stopped you could be given a £20 fixed penalty ticket