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The Strategic Director, Place presented report
(Document “M”) which provided an update on the Bradford
Clean Air Zone (CAZ) after 2 years of operation, including health
impact assessment (HIA) and air quality monitoring data and wider
Clean Air Plan Programme benefits.
 
The presenting officer provided a summary of
the report, it was reported that CAZ imposed vehicle restrictions
on all vehicle types, except passenger cars, according to
emissions. The Bradford CAZ was the second largest road-user
charging scheme in the UK at 24 kmsq.
 
Resolved –
 
(i)            
That the Committee noted the report and welcomed the
improvements in public health.
(ii)          
That an updated report be provided in 12 months.
(iii)        
That the Committee noted that school bus services contributed to
air quality improvements. The Committee requested that the
Executive provide the Area Committee with information about the
scope for the Council to seek additional enforcement powers
relating to anti idling measures in the district, including extra
powers from central government.