Indoor air quality
Newham Council recently approved its Air Quality Action Plan to improve air quality and reduce pollution exposure.
Newham's Cabinet approved the borough's Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) for 2025-2030 in March 2026. This plan outlines strategies to improve air quality and reduce residents' exposure to pollution. A report to the Cabinet noted that Newham is not yet fully compliant with National Air Quality Objectives for NO2 and PM10, despite significant reductions.
The AQAP is a statutory document, required under the Environment Act 1995, and aims to assist in achieving the Mayor of London's target to meet WHO guidelines for PM2.5 by 2030. Newham was declared an Air Quality Management Area in December 2019. No further council discussions or decisions on Indoor Air Quality are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Newham's Cabinet approved the Air Quality Action Plan for 2025-2030 in March 2026. Source
- Newham is not yet fully compliant with National Air Quality Objectives for NO2 and PM10. Source
- The Mayor of London aims to meet WHO guidelines for PM2.5 by 2030. Source
- Newham was declared an Air Quality Management Area in December 2019. Source
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