Beginning to address our poor air quality is a welcome move – one person dies from air pollution in the UK every 8 to 13 minutes, and many others have their health seriously compromised. Less pollution means better health for everyone.

 

However, a CAZ is only one strategy to address air pollution and its impact on areas away from the city centre will need to be carefully monitored. Other measures, particularly better and cleaner public transport, are also necessary. However, SCA sees Sheffield’s clean air zone as an important first step.