Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Air Quality Progress Report to April 2005

Introduction

Barking and Dagenham is situated to the east of London, within the conurbation. It is largely residential with a sizeable industrial component. Industry is mixed with traditional manufacturing industries showing a reduction and newer transport and distribution industries increasing.

The southern boundary of the borough is formed by the River Thames, with the of Newham and Redbridge to the west and north-west and the London Borough of Havering to the east. The borough is crossed from east to west by two main railway lines, and two major roads, the A12 and the A13. The latter is currently subject to a Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) contract between (TfL) and Road Management Services (RMS). Both these roads carry a substantial amount of through traffic passing from Essex into London. There are a number of north- south routes, all of them borough roads.

In 2002 the Council declared an Air Quality management Area covering residential properties on the A13. The area was declared because of possible exposure to the annual mean exposure levels for both NO2 and PM10 in excess of the air quality standards. There is no expectation of exposure to levels of other pollutants or other exposure criteria for NO2 and PM10.

Air Quality Monitoring

Monitoring within Barking and Dagenham is carried out for NO2, SO2 and PM10. Continuous monitoring of NO2 and SO2 has taken place at Rush Green Junior School in the north-west of the borough since the mid 1990s. Originally operated by Thames Power Services as part of planning agreement associated with the construction of the Barking Reach Power station it was handed over to the Council in 1999. PM10 is monitored at Scrattons Farm in the south of the borough. This site is approximately 200 metres south of the A13. It is also adjacent to the main construction site for the Channel Tunnel Rail Link and 300 metres north of the Barking Reach redevelopment area. The results of all continuous monitoring are shared with the London Air Quality Network operated by Kings College London on behalf of the London Boroughs.

Diffusion tubes have been deployed at 6 sites in the Borough during 2002 and 2003, with a further four sites being added during 2003/4. The sites cover a range of locations, kerbside, roadside and background, across Barking and Dagenham.

The locations of the monitoring stations across the borough are displayed graphically in the map below.

Continuous Monitoring Sites

Ref: Location Pollutant Category BG1 Rush Green Junior School NO2 Background Dagenham Road SO2 Romford RM7 0RL BG2 Scrattons Farm Social Club PM10 Background Morrison Road Barking

Results

BG1

Pollutant Parameter Objective 2001 2002 2003 2004 N02 Annual mean 40 ug/m3 35 32 32 31 Hourly mean Not more 0 0 0 0 >200ug/m3 than 18/year SO2 Hourly mean Not more 0 0 0 0 >350ug/m3 than 24/year Daily mean Not more 0 0 0 0 >125ug/m3 than 3/year 15 min mean Not more 0 0 0 0 >267ug/m3 than 35/year Table 1 – results for monitoring station BG1

BG1 - NO2

Annual mean/ objective exceedance days 36 1

34 0.8

3 0.6 Annual mean m 32 0.4 days >200ug/m3 ug/ 30 0.2 28 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 Year

Fig 1 NO2 results 2001-2004

BG2

Pollutant Parameter Objective 2001 2002 2003 2004 PM10 Annual mean 40 ug/m3 26* 29 32 31 Occasions daily No more than 15 21 44 15 mean >50ug/m3 35/year >50ug/m3 Table 2 – Results for monitoring station BG2 * data capture level of 71% Bold type indicates objective exceedance

BG2 - PM10

Annual mean/ Objective exceedance days 50 40 ys a 40 30

ce d 30 Exceedance days

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Figure 2 PM10 results 2001 - 2004

Diffusion Tube Location

Ref. Location Category BD32 Marsh Green School Roadside Whitebarn Lane Dagenham RM10 9NJ BD35 Lampost outside 555 Ripple Road Kerbside Barking BD38 Thames View Junior School Background Bastable Avenue Barking IG11 0LG BD39 Lampost outside The Link Centre Kerbside Heathway Dagenham RM10 9NT BD40 Westbury Centre Background Ripple Road Barking IG11 7PT BD41 Fanshawe Community Hall Background Barnmead Road Dagenham RM9 5DX BD42 Sign Post adjacent to Kerbside 120 London Road Barking IG11 8DD BD43 Lamp post outside Kerbside 350 Hedgemans Road Dagenham RM9 6BX BD44 Lamp post Whalebone Grove Kerbside Junction with Whalebone Lane North Chadwell Heath Romford BD45 Rush Green Junior School Background Dagenham Road Romford RM7 0RL

Diffusion Tube Results

Location Objective 2001 2002 2003 2004 BG32 35 27 32 37 BG35 45 39 65 51 BG38 29 28 31 29 BG39 46 38 59 61 Annual BG40 30 29 34 31 mean of BG41 25 34 27 26 40ug/m3 BG42 35* 38 BG43 40 BG44 39 BG45 25 Table 3 – NO2 diffusion tube monitoring results * commenced monitoring May 2003 Bold type indicates objective exceedance

NO2 Diffusion tube data

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2 5 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 D D D D D D D D D D B B B B B B B B B B Monitoring site

Figure 3 – Diffusion tube monitoring results 2001 - 2004

Discussion

Nitrogen Dioxide

Monitoring results for the background sites, whether the continuous site BG1, or the diffusion tube sites, BD38, BD40, BD41 and BD45 all show relatively steady levels of pollutant, with a slight increase in 2003 shown in the diffusion tube results. It can be seen that in 2003 the long periods of settled weather caused an increase in pollution levels for all pollutants, a feature that can be seen across the region. This is reflected in the results for PM10 monitoring as well.

The results for the kerbside sites, particularly BD35 and BD39 show the greatest levels. The reduction for 2004 in levels at BD35 may in part be explained by the opening of the realigned A13 with improved traffic flows. During 2002 and particularly 2003 congestion at this point had been very high due to the disturbance caused by major road improvements. It is harder to explain the increase in levels at BD39. This tube is sited at the kerbside of a busy borough road adjacent to traffic lights on a railway bridge. This site is subject to high levels of localised congestion and above average levels of pollutant are to be expected. The site shows a gradual increase year on year with a reduction in 2002. During the months of July and August 2002 the road was closed to carry out major gas main repair works. This resulted in monthly means comparable with other background sites in the borough reducing the overall annual mean.

The new locations (BG 42, 43, 44) opened during 2003/4 are kerbside sites of borough roads with open aspect and generally free flowing traffic. BG 42 came on stream in May 2003 and results may not be representative for the whole year. Initial results show that air quality levels at the kerb are at or just below objective levels for 2004.

Sulphur Dioxide

The initial review and assessment of air quality showed that sulphur dioxide is not a pollutant of concern. Monitoring results for station BG1 confirm this to be the case.

PM10

Monitoring for PM10 takes place at one site in Barking and Dagenham. The site is nominally a background site, situated 200 metres south of the A13. It is likewise approximately 200 metres north of the main Channel Tunnel Rail Link construction site, which commenced operation during 2001.

Results for the years 2001, 2002 and 2004 show that the levels of PM10 are well within the objective limits for both the annual mean and for days grater than 50 ug/m3 . The results for 2003 are elevated, both annual mean and exceedance levels. The annual mean is however within the objective. Pollutant levels across the region were raised during 2003 due to a series of unusual periods of high pressure causing exceptionally high levels of pollution. This is reflected in the results for site BG2. Levels for 2004 are consistent with previous years.

Other Air Quality Data

Complaints

The number of complaints recorded as being agricultural odour, industrial odour and general air quality/pollution are detailed in table 4. There are considerable variations year on year for odour complaints that can be traced to specific incidents.

The complaints categorised as air quality/pollution include domestic bonfire complaints and general enquiries.

Industrial odour Agricultural odour Air quality/ pollution 2001 16 2 131 2002 42 0 83 2003 11 2 83 2004 22 10 59 Table 4 – complaints from the general public New Local Developments

The following section of the report details local developments that have taken place since the review and assessment of air quality.

Part A Processes

There have been no new Part A processes commencing operations during the period 2001 – 2004. The time period has however seen the closure of four processes.

The closed processes are:

Blagden Packaging Chemical incineration Union Miniere Oxyde Zinc Oxide manufacture Exide Batteries Lead works Seabright Chemicals Fertiliser manufacture

Part B Processes

During the period 2001 – 2004 four new Part B processes opened within Barking and Dagenham. All the applications related to concrete crushing businesses with their operating bases within the borough. All processes are sited within existing industrial areas away from residents. In each case the processes are mobile and will spend at least some of the time away from the business address.

Between 2001 and 2004 two major solvent users ceased operating. The Dupont Company closed the vehicle paint manufacturing process in Chadwell Heath and the Ford Motor Company ceased vehicle manufacturing operations and closed the paint trim and assembly process.

Retail Development

No new retail developments have opened in Barking and Dagenham.

Road Schemes

Between 2001 and 2003 major works of improvement were carried out to the A13 as part of the DBFO agreement between TfL and Road Management Services. The works involved a new bridge over the River Roding, and the replacement of an existing flyover and roundabout by an underpass and traffic light junction. The road was moved approximately 80 metres south of the original alignment, moving it way from housing. As a result of the road improvements there has been an increase in traffic flow. The works have not been completed for long enough to identify if an improvement has been made.

As part of the construction arrangements for the Channel Tunnel Rail Link a new bridge crossing the line at Dagenham has been built to give improved access to Dagenham Dock industrial area. This road replaces an existing level crossing. The road is not near to existing or planned housing.

New Mineral Development

There have been no new mineral developments in Barking and Dagenham.

New Landfill Development

There have been no new landfill developments in Barking and Dagenham

Mixed Use Development

The Barking Reach development and the associated Dagenham Dock development has been taking place since the late 1990s. The development will eventually provide up to 12,000 new homes and relies on the extension of the to enable this to happen. To date only Housing development has taken place on Barking Reach. The full development will incorporate commercial operations and educational facilities as well as residential homes.

Dagenham Dock is currently being redeveloped as a mixed industrial area incorporating a portion set aside for emerging environmental industries. Access to this area is from the A13 via the newly constructed Choats Manor Way Bridge, routed away from residential areas. Dagenham Dock is separated from Barking Reach by an existing landfill site forming a green buffer. To date most of the development has been warehousing and light industry. During 2003/4 a number of less regulated industrial operations such as car breaking ceased to operate in this area.

Air Quality Action Plan Progress

Progress of the Air Quality Action Plan is detailed in Appendix A below.

The plan covers actions affecting the whole borough. from transport is the major issue affecting Barking and Dagenham, and whilst the most acute problems are associated with the major roads, activity within the borough does contribute to overall pollution levels. The action plan reflects this drawing together actions that will make a difference to overall pollutin levels and concentrating on measures to reduce levels of potentially polluting activities. The major plank of the action plan, the implementation of the London Low Emission Zone, is outside the direct control of the Council but supported by it.

Local Air Quality Strategy

Barking and Dagenham does not currently have an air quality strategy. This position will be reviewed in the future. Until that time the borough operates within the ’s air quality strategy “Cleaning London’s air”.

Planning and Policies

Planning applications for which air quality assessments have been provided are:

Ford Motor Company – construction of Diesel Assembly Plant July 2001.

The Council’s Unitary Development Plan (UDP) has specific policies related to air quality and location of air polluting industries. The plan is currently under review pending the production of the Local Development Framework (LDF) and will include air quality as part of that process.

The current specific policy within the UDP is

Air pollution Policy G39 The council will aim to reduce air pollution in the borough and to minimise its detrimental effects by:- i) Refusing to permit developments which would lead to a significant increase in air pollution levels in the borough or which exceed World Health Organisation or U.K. standards; ii) Restricting sensitive developments in areas where current pollution levels exceed World Health Organisation or U.K. standards. (see appendix 13); iii) Encouraging a reduction in the level of specific airborne pollutants (those subject to European Union or World Health Organisation air quality standards); iv) Exerting strict control over developments containing processes prescribed in the Environment Act 1995; v) Liaising with adjoining boroughs regarding development proposals which may have a cross boundary effect on air quality, and to seek a London-wide decrease in specific airborne pollutants.

Justification 39.1 Air pollution in the Borough is comprised of gaseous and particulate emissions from a number of sources, both from within the Borough and from external sources.

39.2 The primary sources of air pollution are road traffic, industrial processes and some domestic activities, all of which give rise to local and global environmental and health impacts. Primary pollutants include lead, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, smoke and carbon dioxide, some of which have been identified as having effects on health, even at low concentrations. In addition, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide are pollutants which are responsible for global environmental damage, as they contribute to the 'greenhouse effect' which leads to a warming up of the earth's atmosphere. Also, oxides of nitrogen contribute to acid rain, which corrodes buildings, and also has ecological effects such as forest decline and soil acidification.

39.3 Vehicular emissions can also contribute to the degradation of local environments, through gaseous and particulate emissions. There are a number of secondary pollutants such as organic oxidents and ozone photochemical smogs, which result from vehicular emissions and which again have health as well as environmental impacts.

39.4 There are also airborne pollutants which result from industrial processes. Lead and other heavy metals, asbestos, dioxins and other may have long term direct effects on health and, in addition, emissions such as dust, soot, grit and those giving rise to odours, can also have an impact on health in terms of respiratory problems. Air pollution can also affect human health by increasing anxiety and stress levels.

39.5 Therefore, as a result of the direct and indirect health hazards associated with air pollution, and of the local and global environmental damage to which it contributes, the Council will aim to reduce air pollution in the Borough.

Appendix A

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Air Quality Action Plan – Progress report to 31 March 2005

to 31/3/05 e l s sca e tion tion number m Ac Ti Progres Comments Ac 1 Continue to raise the profile of air quality within the Borough, working together with the relevant sub groups of the Ongoin Air quality is an explicit item on Floor targets Borough Partnership, to deliver air quality management plan and improve air quality. g the working group of the included within Greener, cleaner, safer the Strategic working group. plan 2 As a means to extend the Councils air quality monitoring network, the Council will ensure that the air quality 2004 No appropriate schemes have Will be included associated with traffic management schemes is monitored, NO2 and PM10 levels will be monitored prior to, during been implemented. Principles in planning and after some schemes are implemented. established for monitoring to applications as take place necessary 3 The council will continue to bid for funds for Traffic Calming schemes and Home Zones through the borough 2004 Bids made for traffic calming in spending plan and complete 2 planned home zone schemes by December 2004. the LIP. One home zone introduced as at 31/3/05. 4 The council will continue to lobby Transport for London to consider improvements to their road network. Ongoin Lobbying is ongoing as part of g LIP process 5 The Council will introduce weight restrictions in residential areas to restrict HGV movement. 2004 Weight restrictions have been introduced as part of traffic management schemes 6 The Council will introduce 20MPH Zones adjacent to schools when any highway work is undertaken giving priority Ongoin 20 mph zones and additional traffic calming measures to the safer routes for schools. g traffic calming introduced around approximately 50% of schools as part of ongoing process of management around schools 7 The Council will produce a Parking Management Strategy that will encourage the use of public transport and 2004/5 Not completed. Being cycling as an alternative to short distance car use. addressed as part of the local development framework due late 2005 8 The use of CCTV cameras to enforce bus lane priorities will be encouraged and funds sought through the Borough 2004 CCTV monitoring of bus lanes Spending Plan. in operation

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to 31/3/05 e l s sca e tion tion number m Comments Ac Ac Ti Progres 9 Continue to work with , Transport for London, neighbouring boroughs and bus operators to improve Ongoin Liaison meetings held reliability and efficiency of bus services by attending regular meetings and discussing local problems. g regularly with London Buses and other transport providers to improve public transport provision. 10 Introduce security measures at rail/bus interchanges at Becontree Station and Dagenham East station using 2004 CCTV introduced at railway CCTV. stations to improve security during 2004. 11 Improve footpaths, signage and directions to encourage people to walk and continue to extend the ‘Just Walk’ Ongoin “Just Walk” scheme now scheme. g operates weekly guided health walks from various locations around the borough to encourage walking. 12 Support the provision of better facilities at bus and rail stations and routes between the two. Ongoin Improved access and g interchange facilities planned but not implemented. 13 Ensure that the need to travel by private car or by lorries other than for essential trips is reduced while accepting Ongoin No work done to implement Sustainable the role of the car and the lorry in helping to meet transport needs. g this. transport will be part of the Local Development Framework due late 2005 14 Support measures to manage travel demand in the Borough and encourage alternative travel modes to the car Ongoin 2 Green travel awareness through traffic management measures. The road network should be managed to give priority to essential road g days held. Included “Dr Bike” users, environmental improvement, pedestrian safety, and safety of all users. sessions to promote cycling 15 Seek improvements to the public transport network that provides for the needs of residents, businesses and Ongoin Transport liaison committee employees in the borough without significant adverse impact on the environment. g regularly meets to develop proposals for improvements 16 Encourage its employees to use public transport for work related journeys by considering measures such as free Ongoin One bike to work day during bus and tube passes. This will reduce road congestion, increase use of public transport and set an example to g 2004/5 other employers in the Borough. It will also give the Council a greater interest in ensuring that public transport is clean, safe and convenient and should result in saving money for the Council. 17 Seek to protect and improve conditions for cyclists and pedestrians and will develop a range of actions in pursuit of Ongoin Local cycle network continues the strategy. g to be extended

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to 31/3/05 e l s sca e tion tion number m Comments Ac Ac Ti Progres 18 Seek to understand the social and structural barriers that prevent people from cycling where it would be convenient Ongoin Consultation on Local to do so and to find ways to overcome those barriers. The Council will liaise with Transport for London Centre of g Implementation Plan including Cycling Excellence to obtain assistance in developing a cycling strategy. social attitudes to transport and issues arising. 19 Examine Good Practice examples of towns or districts where cycling is regarded as a majority activity and identify 2004 No evidence of work carried why and how these areas are different to LBBD. out 20 Ensure that schools encourage pupils and school staff to cycle or walk to school and that adequate facilities are Ongoin Campaign during walk to provided to enable this, including a network of safer routes and undercover cycle parking. g school week. 21 Strongly encourage its employees to cycle to work and to use cycles for transport during work. Positive incentives 2004/5 Cycle allowance and assisted will be considered such as charging for car parking spaces and using the money to support cycling. purchase sceme for cycles introduced and publicised. 22 Provide a Borough-wide network of cycle routes which links up with the National Cycle Routes Network and the 2004 Cycle network extended. London Cycle Network and will liaise with local Cycling Organisations to ensure that the routes are safe and Facilities now present at the convenient and that cyclists and walkers have priority at road junctions as far as possible. majority of junctions to give priority to cyclists 23 Promote safe cycling and provide cycle proficiency training for children and adults. Sept 04 Cycling proficiency offered to all children and available to adults 24 Publicise the advantages and benefits of walking for shorter journeys. Ongoin See 11 above on “just walk” g programme 25 Promote and arrange safer routes to school and organise walking buses along these routes. Steps will be taken to Introdu Walking buses introduced for discourage parents from driving children to school. ced limited schools in 2003. 2003 26 Take steps to prevent and discourage motorists from parking on or obstructing pavements. Ongoin Parking enforcement ongoing g 27 Implement bus lanes at Lodge Avenue/Ripple Road and Bennet’s Castle Lane/Becontree Avenue. 2004 Bus lanes introduced I lodge Avenue/Ripple Road 28 Support and encourage an increase in the use of the River Thames as a freight corridor. Ongoin Encouraged as part of the g planning application process for appropriate developments. 29 Actively support the movement of freight in and out of the Borough Ongoin No addressed explicitly g 30 Produce a Green Travel Plan in relation to its employees travel requirements in order to minimise private vehicle Begins Process not complete. use and to maximise public transport and cycle use. July

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to 31/3/05 e l s sca e tion tion number m Comments Ac Ac Ti Progres 2004 31 Lobby Government to develop legislation requiring developers to produce travel plans. Ongoin No action carried ut g 32 Utilise planning conditions or section 106 agreements and work with developers to produce travel plans, which Un- Green travel plans now have measurable outcomes and consider financial penalties to secure compliance. determi forming part of planning ned consents. 33 Take steps to limit the levels of private car use by Council employees in order to set an example to other Ongoin Car sharing scheme employers. g implemented 34 Use allocated funds to develop school travel plans. 2004 School travels plans being developed as part of Healthy School initiative. >50% of schools have achieved healthy school status 35 Ensure that the revised Unitary Development Plan contains a commitment to require Travel Plans for large 2004 Local development framework developments within the Borough and to enforce their outcomes. is in preparation and will include travel plan commitments. 36 Develop a Fleet Strategy. 2004 Currently in preparation. 37 The Council will consider adopting the Good Practice Guide GPG318 Transport and Environmental Management 2004 No decision made System as a guide for management of the vehicle fleet. 38 The Council will seek to use its vehicles less and to extend their life as much as possible through careful Ongoin Increasing use of alternative maintenance. When a vehicle has clearly reached the end of it's economic life and a replacement is needed, a g fuel vehicles within the Council new energy efficient vehicle will be purchased using the best commercially available technology at the time for fleet. Best environmental minimising CO2. This may be biodiesel, LPG, petrol, electricity or hydrogen fuel cell. alternatives for existing vehicles currently being reviewed. Alternative fuel vehicles are trialled when available and sourced if appropriate 39 The Council is aware that significant reductions in fuel usage together with longer life for vehicles can be obtained Ongoin Driver training and instruction through driver training. The Council will ensure that the drivers of all Council owned vehicles and all essential car g for Council operatives ongoing users receive appropriate training and will monitor fuel consumption before and after to evaluate the benefits. as part of induction process and managing occupational road risk (MORR) procedures.

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to 31/3/05 e l s sca e tion tion number m Comments Ac Ac Ti Progres 40 Where possible, the Council will take advantage of reduced and Enhanced Capital Allowances Ongoin Vehicle engine sizes are for the most efficient cars. g downsized wherever possible. 41 Work with the GLA, ALG and other boroughs to consider the results of the LEZ feasibility study and support a Ongoin Support to the process of phased implementation. g implementation through work with GLA and partners. 42 Keep Local transport operators informed of any proposed LEZ scheme and provide information regarding funding Ongoin See 41 above. Operaors opportunities for fleet improvements. g involved as part of 43 The Council will support the Vehicle Emission Testing and maintenance campaign and encourage the continuation Ongoin Contributed to London-wide of the project to include goods vehicles, buses and coaches. g emission monitoring 2003/4. Support work of VOSA in emission testing 44 The Council will increase publicity regarding vehicle emission testing and ongoing maintenance and will continue to Ongoin No promotion work carried out publish results. g 45 The Council will continue to lobby central Government for emission limits to be reduced. Ongoin Not carried out g 46 Encourage the siting of new commercial and industrial developments close to the public transport network and Ongoin Major developments are oppose major developments that do not include adequate access to public transport and cycling facilities. g required to submit green travel plans that include provision for cycling and public transport. 47 Produce planning guidance to develop criteria for developments within the Air Quality Management Area 2004 Not complete addressing issues such as sustainable construction, promotion of alternative energy use and energy conservation measures. 48 Ensure applicants carry out impact assessments for traffic impact assessments for traffic and air quality for all 2004 Assessments for major major developments within the borough. If such proposals lead to an unacceptable breach of air quality objectives, developments required. this should be a material planning consideration and grounds for refusal or include planning conditions to include mitigation measures to restrict the impact of the development. The Planning Authority must consider what will be deemed as an unacceptable breach, taking guidance from the National Society for Clear Air and the GLA. 49 Review the Unitary Development Pan to include policies and guidance to reflect the Air Quality Management Area 2004 See 35 above and as a material planning consideration taking into consideration emerging government guidance (PPS23) and development of Local recommendations contained within this action plan. Development Plan 50 Support the transport proposals in conjunction with Thames Gateway Regeneration. Ongoin Included as part of activities g within the Thames Gateway 51 Continue to manage the Air quality monitoring network and extend monitoring capabilities. Ongoin Management of authomatic g sites continues. Diffusion

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to 31/3/05 e l s sca e tion tion number m Comments Ac Ac Ti Progres tubes extended as identified as necessary by air quality modelling. 52 Improve the information provided on the Council’s web-site and provide links for the public to view current pollution 2004 Links provided to the London levels. Air Quality Network to view current air quality data. 53 Utilise the Departments Geographical Information system to show the declared air quality management area and 2004 Not completed. industrial point sources. 54 Continue to raise the profile of air quality within the borough, working together with the relevant subgroups, to Ongoin Air quality addressed by Local deliver the air quality management plan and improve air quality. g Strategic partnership. 55 Continue to carry out risk based inspections of LA-IPC processes and take enforcement action for breach of Ongoin Inspection programme using conditions where necessary. g risk based criteria ongoing. 56 Continue to provide Operator Forums to encourage networking between operators of similar processes and to Ongoin Single meetings of operator provide information and advice about legal requirements and developments within each sector. g forums arranged. No further meetings organised. 57 Continue to work as part of the East London Air Quality Cluster Group to develop planning guidance to be Ongoin Work of East London Air incorporated into the revised UDP and provided to developers in respect of dust from major developments sites g Quality Cluster is ongoing. and use planning conditions to minimise emissions of dust. 58 Develop proposals for dust sampling in relation to complaints of dust from construction sites. 2004 Incorporated as part of draft code of practice for control of dust on construction sites produced by London authorities. 59 Continue random site inspections to ensure vehicles use wheel washes and are fully sheeted. Ongoin g 60 Review its enforcement policy for dust control from construction sites within the Air Quality Management Area. 2004 Generic enforcement policy revised including pollution control matters. 61 Continue to provide a rapid response to complaints of dust nuisance. Ongoin Rapid response nuisance g team implemented. 62 Develop a guide for officers on Sustainable Procurement. 2004 Procurement manual now includes chapter on sustainable procurement. 63 Monitor and record the impact on sustainability for each contract above £200k. 2004 Mechanism for monitoring

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to 31/3/05 e l s sca e tion tion number m Comments Ac Ac Ti Progres currently under development 64 The Council will adopt the proposals in the NBA survey as a target for the Housing Strategy and the Affordable 2004 No action Warmth Strategy. 65 The Council will adopt the measures set out in the NBA Private Sector Report as targets for the Private Sector 2004 No action Housing Strategy. 66 The Private Sector Housing Strategy and the Housing Strategy should include raising awareness of energy 2004 No action efficiency and the need to take personal responsibility for energy usage and CO2 emissions. Actions such as turning off unwanted lights, closing doors and windows, not leaving televisions and video recorders on standby have a tremendous savings potential. The strategy should aim to encourage purchase of low energy / low water consumption domestic appliances. 67 The Council will investigate whether it could set a design energy consumption figure at a lower level than the 2004 !0% renewable energy minimum standards required by the Building Regulations. condition for 10 housing units or more. Commercial developments above 10,000 square metres 68 The Council will ensure that District Heating, Combined Heat and Power and renewable energy are considered for Ongoin Done any large scale housing developments in the Borough including the new waterfront developments at Barking g Reach and Dagenham Docks and in the Heath Park area. 69 The Council will set realistic targets for increasing the use of renewable energy through provision of advice and 2004 Not complete information to owners and developers. 70 Through liaison with the electricity suppliers, identify numbers of houses purchasing green electricity and to assist 2004 Energy conference in 2004 to with promoting green electricity. promote green energy 71 Through Planning, the Council will provide support for embedded photovoltaic generation and provide information Ongoin Ongoing process and assistance to developers. g 72 Investigate best practice solar water heating and ensure that information is provided to all developers at the 2004 Included as planning advice to appropriate planning stage. developers 73 Ensure that all future policies and strategies incorporate a section on Climate Change, which will include an Ongoin All land use strategies take estimate of the resulting changes in global warming emissions. g global warming into account 74 Continue to take part in Walk to school week and advertise its success. 2004 Walk to school week participation 75 Participate in Don’t Choke London and Car Free Day. 2004 Participation annually 76 Promote the car sharing scheme and encourage staff to take part. Ongoin Staff car sharing scheme g operational

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