Air quality measures in Cambridge dropped

After twenty years, air quality measures to reduce pollution in Cambridge have been revoked.

Back in 2004, an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) was declared, following high levels of nitrogen dioxide, primarily attributed to car exhaust emissions.

Over the past two decades, nitrogen dioxide levels have reduced significantly, with no monitored levels above the nationally set target for five years. 

Under advisement from DEFRA, Cambridge City Council is now able to drop the AQMA order, but has said it it remains committed to improving air quality.

Rosy Moore, Executive Councillor for Climate Action and Environment:

"This is really good news and is a testament to all of the hard work carried out over many years by the council and many different partners to reduce pollution and improve air quality in the city.

"However, there is no such thing as a safe level of pollutants... therefore we remain committed to strictly monitoring air quality and reducing harmful emissions in the coming years through our new Greater Cambridge Air Quality Strategy".