Contact Us
If you have any other queries relating to the Local Air Quality
please contact the Environmental Protection Team on:
Tel: 01638
719733 Fax: 01638 719357
Email:
enviroprotection@forest-heath.gov.uk
Post: Environmental Services, District Offices, College Heath Road,
Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7EY
Local Air Quality Management
To be able to breathe clean air is the right of every individual
and is an essential element to maintaining the quality of life.
However, air pollution, especially that evolving from road
transport, continues to be a serious problem.
It is reported that in Britain there are up to 24,000 premature
deaths reported annually as a direct result of the effects of this
pollution. Thousands of other people require hospital treatment,
and children are especially susceptible due to the fragile nature
of their developing lungs.
Forest Heath District Concil's commitment to delivering clean air
is an important aspect of our wider policies protecting health
and delivering sustainable development, which will:
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Protect the environment
and health of our residents
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Ensure sensible use of
natural resources, especially those that are
non-renewable
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Ensure that high levels
of economic growth and development are attained and
maintained
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Ensure that the social
needs of all of our residents are met
By working in partnership with other local authorities within
Suffolk and neighbouring counties, industry and other social
groups, our residents can be sure that the Council is determined to
maintain and improve the local air quality to ensure that air
pollution remains below prescribed levels. Air quality is
continually monitored throughout the District. Data from 37
locations within Forest Heath is analysed to help get a
picture of the local air quality.
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