high air pollution alerts
Brent Council is currently addressing the significant impact of air pollution on childhood asthma admissions.
In September 2026, Brent's Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee discussed the significant impact of air pollution, noting that childhood asthma admissions in Brent are double the London average. This rate is also significantly higher than the national average.
A report to the committee highlighted that the gap between Brent's childhood asthma admission rate and the London average has widened over the past four years, with particular concerns for children from Black ethnic groups and those in deprived areas. Dr Ruth Duplicy, Director of Public Health, presented this data. High air pollution alerts are notifications issued when air quality reaches unhealthy levels. No further council discussions or decisions regarding this topic are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Brent's childhood asthma admission rate is double the London average and significantly higher than the national rate. Source
- The gap between Brent's childhood asthma admission rate and the London average has widened over the past four years. Source
- These findings were presented to Brent's Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee in September 2026. Source
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