Air quality

What you can do to help reduce air pollution

You can:

  • avoid using cars for short journeys
  • avoid engine idling when parked or stationary for more than 30 seconds
  • consider switching to Electric Vehicles (EV) for longer journeys
  • avoid having bonfires and do not burn domestic waste such as rubber and plastic

For tips on how to reduce the air pollution you breath, as well as the pollution you produce, visit the County Council's site, Lets Clear The Air.