The Local Government Association (LGA), District Councils Network (DCN), County Councils Network (CCN) and London Councils have jointly written to the Secretary of State for Energy and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, asking for clarity on how councils fit into the national plan for net zero.
Portsmouth’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) marks its two-year anniversary this week, yet government assessments reveal a critical need for it to be continued. While 94% of monitored areas comply with air quality standards, data reveals that challenges remain in three specific locations where air pollution continues to be above legal limits: Hope Street, Market Way and Alfred Road.