Following the declaration of Air Quality Management Areas in Ampthill and Sandy, a Draft Air Quality Action Plan has been produced.  The purpose of the report is to seek approval to carry out the required public consultation exercise.

1.         That the Director of Community Services be authorised to commence a public consultation regarding the Draft Air Quality Action Plan, as set out in Appendix A to the report, to ensure that Members, residents/businesses, relevant agencies/organisations and statutory consultees are consulted on the proposals.

2.         To request the Director of Community Services to report the outcome of the consultation to the Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee with a finalised Air Quality Action Plan for review and comment, before being approved by the Executive Member for Community Services.  The Air Quality Action Plan will make specific reference to existing declared Air Quality Management Areas in Sandy and Ampthill.