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Published: Monday 31st July 2006
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July 2005 Progress Report 2005 completed, awaiting DEFRA feedback.
April 2005 Updated Monitoring results and trends
JULY/AUGUST 2004 Progress Report now available for Download
JUNE/JULY 2004 DEFRA Accept Progress Report
Feedback from DEFRA on Chilterns Progress Report has now been received. Consultants working on behalf of the Secretary of State have shown support for our methods and conclusions.
APRIL 2004 Progress Report Completed on Schedule
Work on "Chilterns Progress Report on Air Quality" has now been completed. Following statutory guidance it has now been submitted to DEFRA. Following the USA report in 2003, it was found that a detailed review was not required. The Progress Report details improvements in our monitoring regime and also actions that have been undertaken to tackle air pollution. The Progress report will be posted on the CLAIRE site following feedback from DEFRA.
FEBRUARY 2004 Browse Aloud now available at CLAIRE
FEBRUARY 2004 Progress Reports
Work on "Chilterns Progress Report on Air Quality" is beginning this month. Following the USA report in 2003, it was found that a detailed review was not required. Progress Reports detail the improvements made in air quality and cover strategic plans and results as well as improvements in the monitoring regime. The Progress report will be posted on the CLAIRE site when completed later in 2004.
JANUARY 2004 Hot Weather Episodes
Figures have confirmed that the official Government measure of pollution doubled last year due to hot weather episodes. The government's provisional annual Air Quality Headline Indicator, published today, estimates that there were more than twice as many days of moderate or higher air pollution last year as there were in 2002. High levels of ozone caused by hot, sunny weather in June, July and August when temperatures reached record highs were mainly to blame. A significant amount of the poor air quality was caused by pollution blown into the UK from abroad as well as local sources.
Long-term trends in average concentrations of urban pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, particles, carbon monoxide and sulphur dioxide continue to be down.
Further information on the headline indicator is available at http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2004/040115a.htm
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2003 Updating & Screening Report Feedback
We have now recieved feedback from DEFRA on Chilterns USA report and they agree with all the conclusions and methods used. The report is available for viewing or download on the CLAIRE site and please feel free to email us with any observations or comments !
SUMMER 2003 Updating & Screening Report
We are currently finalising the latest review of air quality in the Chiltern District. The report known as a USA (Updating Screening Assessment) considers changes in conditions, new roads and changes in science since the last review in 1999. The report will be available for viewing on the site and BAQ.net in the coming weeks.
SUMMER 2003 M40 AQMA
Neighbouring authority Wycombe DC have declared an AQMA (Air Quality Management Area) for their stretch of the M40 motorway and have gone on to develop an Action Plan (AP) aimed at improving it.
July 2005 Progress Report 2005 completed, awaiting DEFRA feedback.
April 2005 Updated Monitoring results and trends
JULY/AUGUST 2004 Progress Report now available for Download
JUNE/JULY 2004 DEFRA Accept Progress Report
Feedback from DEFRA on Chilterns Progress Report has now been received. Consultants working on behalf of the Secretary of State have shown support for our methods and conclusions.
APRIL 2004 Progress Report Completed on Schedule
Work on "Chilterns Progress Report on Air Quality" has now been completed. Following statutory guidance it has now been submitted to DEFRA. Following the USA report in 2003, it was found that a detailed review was not required. The Progress Report details improvements in our monitoring regime and also actions that have been undertaken to tackle air pollution. The Progress report will be posted on the CLAIRE site following feedback from DEFRA.
FEBRUARY 2004 Browse Aloud now available at CLAIRE
FEBRUARY 2004 Progress Reports
Work on "Chilterns Progress Report on Air Quality" is beginning this month. Following the USA report in 2003, it was found that a detailed review was not required. Progress Reports detail the improvements made in air quality and cover strategic plans and results as well as improvements in the monitoring regime. The Progress report will be posted on the CLAIRE site when completed later in 2004.
JANUARY 2004 Hot Weather Episodes
Figures have confirmed that the official Government measure of pollution doubled last year due to hot weather episodes. The government's provisional annual Air Quality Headline Indicator, published today, estimates that there were more than twice as many days of moderate or higher air pollution last year as there were in 2002. High levels of ozone caused by hot, sunny weather in June, July and August when temperatures reached record highs were mainly to blame. A significant amount of the poor air quality was caused by pollution blown into the UK from abroad as well as local sources.
Long-term trends in average concentrations of urban pollutants such as nitrogen oxides, particles, carbon monoxide and sulphur dioxide continue to be down.
Further information on the headline indicator is available at http://www.defra.gov.uk/news/2004/040115a.htm
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2003 Updating & Screening Report Feedback
We have now recieved feedback from DEFRA on Chilterns USA report and they agree with all the conclusions and methods used. The report is available for viewing or download on the CLAIRE site and please feel free to email us with any observations or comments !
SUMMER 2003 Updating & Screening Report
We are currently finalising the latest review of air quality in the Chiltern District. The report known as a USA (Updating Screening Assessment) considers changes in conditions, new roads and changes in science since the last review in 1999. The report will be available for viewing on the site and BAQ.net in the coming weeks.
SUMMER 2003 M40 AQMA
Neighbouring authority Wycombe DC have declared an AQMA (Air Quality Management Area) for their stretch of the M40 motorway and have gone on to develop an Action Plan (AP) aimed at improving it.