2021 Air Quality Annual Status Report (ASR)

In fulfilment of Part IV of the Environment Act 1995 Local Air Quality Management

Date: June, 2021

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Information East Riding of Yorkshire Council Details

Local Authority Officer Jon Tait

Department Environmental Control

Address Public Protection East Riding of Yorkshire Council Church Street Goole East Riding of Yorkshire DN14 5BG

Telephone 01482 396207

E-mail [email protected]

Report Reference Number LAQM ASR 2021

Date June 2021

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Executive Summary: Air Quality in Our Area

Air Quality in East Riding of Yorkshire

Air pollution is associated with a number of adverse health impacts. It is recognised as a contributing factor in the onset of heart disease and cancer. Additionally, air pollution particularly affects the most vulnerable in society: children, the elderly, and those with existing heart and lung conditions. There is also often a strong correlation with equalities issues because areas with poor air quality are also often less affluent areas1,2.

The mortality burden of air pollution within the UK is equivalent to 28,000 to 36,000 deaths at typical ages3, with a total estimated healthcare cost to the NHS and social care of £157 million in 20174.

Figure 1– Map of the East Riding of Yorkshire

1 Public Health England. Air Quality: A Briefing for Directors of Public Health, 2017

2 Defra. Air quality and social deprivation in the UK: an environmental inequalities analysis, 2006

3 Defra. Air quality appraisal: damage cost guidance, July 2020

4 Public Health England. Estimation of costs to the NHS and social care due to the health impacts of air pollution: summary report, May 2018

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The East Riding of Yorkshire is located in the north of England on the East Coast approximately 200 miles from Edinburgh, London and Rotterdam.

The East Riding of Yorkshire comprises of 26 Wards, 171 Parishes, 210 Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs) and 1,114 Output Areas (OAs), covering an area of approximately 240,768 hectares (or 930 square miles). The coastline stretches for 53 miles from Bempton to Spurn Point.

In 2019 the population was estimated at 341,173 (2019 ONS Statistics Mid-Year Estimates). In 2041 the population is predicted to reach 358,880 (2018 ONS Population Projections), which is a lower rate of growth than the national growth rate at 5.5% compared to 9.6%.

Based on 2019 mid-year population estimates from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the largest town is Bridlington in the north east of the district, with 35,441 residents (although this is swelled dramatically by the influx of tourists during the summer months), the other major settlements being Beverley (33,078– including Molescroft and Woodmansey); Goole (21,105) and Cottingham (17,066).

In total there are 333 settlements, ranging from large towns to small, isolated hamlets and farmsteads. In 2011, the ONS classified the East Riding as being approximately 93% rural by area and 44% rural by population. This results in a low population density of approximately 1.4 people per hectare

Traditionally the area has been associated with agriculture and 90% of the land is still in some form of agricultural use today. Tourism is of particular importance along the long coastal strip, whilst pockets of industry, including agricultural engineering, timber processing, caravan manufacturing, transport and distribution, glass manufacture, food and drinks manufacture and chemical production, are to be found inland in close proximity to the main conurbations. Natural gas refining is carried out in the far south east of the area whilst the inland port of Goole, served by vessels operating along the rivers Humber and Ouse has long been associated with the handling of raw materials. Mineral production is still important to the region, with the chalk uplands of the Wolds having a long historical link with quarrying.

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East Riding's rail network primarily comprises services along the Hull to Scarborough line (via Cottingham, Beverley, Driffield and Bridlington), Hull to Doncaster/Sheffield line (via Brough and Goole), Hull to Leeds line (via Brough and Selby) and Hull to London line. Major Road links include the eastern section of the M62/A63 to Hull, the A164 (Humber Bridge to Beverley), the A1079 (Hull to York), the A614 (Goole to Bridlington) and the A165 (Hull to Bridlington). There is a major port at Goole with shipping traffic using the Humber and Ouse rivers.

Industrial sources of air pollution external to but capable of affecting air quality within the East Riding of Yorkshire include the Trent valley power stations to the south and the Aire valley power stations to the west.

Due to the nature of its landscape and its proximity to the North Sea, the East Riding has seen an increase in demand for development in the energy sector. This includes onshore and offshore windfarms and other renewable energy such as biomass, as well pipelines and storage facilities for natural gas.

The council engages with external partners, such as Health Professionals and the Environment Agency, when dealing with emissions from combustion plants and other industrial sources.

Monitoring is undertaken in support of the review and assessment process using a network of 92 diffusion tubes located along principal traffic routes across the county to quantify kerbside NO2 concentrations in the vicinity of relevant receptors. Monitoring locations are reviewed periodically to ensure they continue to reflect public exposure and are targeting those areas most likely to experience elevated levels. In 2020, 21 new locations were identified and the tubes were re-distributed within the area.

Air quality within the East Riding of Yorkshire is good. Monitoring results for 2020 reported in this latest review and assessment generally indicate a reduction in levels of NO2 compared with 2019 data. The findings of previous reviews and assessments of local air quality have not required the Council to declare any Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs).

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Actions to Improve Air Quality

Whilst air quality has improved significantly in recent decades, and will continue to improve due to national policy decisions, there are some areas where local action is needed to improve air quality further.

The 2019 Clean Air Strategy5 sets out the case for action, with goals even more ambitious than EU requirements to reduce exposure to harmful pollutants. The Road to Zero6 sets out the approach to reduce exhaust emissions from road transport through a number of mechanisms; this is extremely important given that the majority of Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) are designated due to elevated concentrations heavily influenced by transport emissions.

The East Riding Local Plan seeks to focus new development in more sustainable (larger) settlements thereby reducing the need to travel. It contains a range of policies requiring new development to minimise impacts on the environment, including the impact on air quality. Given the largely rural nature of the Council’s district, the local plan also highlights the importance of maintaining and improving public transport services across the area.

The Council, as a long-standing member of the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Pollution Advisory Group (YALPAG), adopts best practice approaches emerging from this group and from the wider local air quality community, actively engaging with developers and the business community to promote the provision of charging infrastructure and to encourage the uptake of low emission vehicles (LEVs). The council continues to install charging infrastructure in its public and leisure centre car parks. There has been a steady increase in the number of electric vehicle chargers, including rapid chargers, being installed by private companies across the region, including at supermarkets and other leisure and retail car parks.

5 Defra. Clean Air Strategy, 2019

6 DfT. The Road to Zero: Next steps towards cleaner road transport and delivering our Industrial Strategy, July 2018

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Conclusions and Priorities

The results across the majority of the East Riding continue to show a steady downward trend in annual mean nitrogen dioxide concentrations over the last 5 years. The council did not record any exceedances of the air quality objectives in 2020.

Local Engagement and How to get Involved

The Council encourages active travel such as walking and cycling as an alternative to driving, to support healthier lifestyles. People can get involved through the Local Transport Plan (LTP) and public health campaigns.

Appendix E of the LTP contains the Council’s Public Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy and includes advice on switching to an electric vehicle, where to find and how to access the Council’s free to use electric vehicle charging points.

Further information on air quality and how we control industrial emissions, can be found by visiting the air pollution pages of the Council’s website.

The council has developed an interactive map showing the locations of all current and historic nitrogen dioxide diffusion tubes in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary: Air Quality in Our Area ...... i Air Quality in East Riding of Yorkshire ...... i Actions to Improve Air Quality ...... iv Conclusions and Priorities ...... v Local Engagement and How to get Involved ...... v 1 Local Air Quality Management ...... 1 2 Actions to Improve Air Quality ...... 2 2.1 Air Quality Management Areas ...... 2 2.2 Progress and Impact of Measures to address Air Quality in East Riding of Yorkshire Council ...... 3

2.3 PM2.5 – Local Authority Approach to Reducing Emissions and/or Concentrations ...... 10 3 Air Quality Monitoring Data and Comparison with Air Quality Objectives and National Compliance ...... 15 3.1 Summary of Monitoring Undertaken ...... 15 3.1.1 Automatic Monitoring Sites ...... 15 3.1.2 Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites ...... 15 3.2 Individual Pollutants ...... 15

3.2.1 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) ...... 15

3.2.2 Particulate Matter (PM10) ...... 16

East Riding of Yorkshire Council does not currently monitor Particulate Matter (PM10)...... 16

3.2.3 Particulate Matter (PM2.5) ...... 16

East Riding of Yorkshire Council does not currently monitor Particulate Matter (PM2.5)...... 16

3.2.4 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)...... 16

East Riding of Yorkshire Council does not currently monitor Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) ...... 16 Appendix A: Monitoring Results ...... 17 Appendix B: Full Monthly Diffusion Tube Results for 2020 ...... 37 Appendix C: Supporting Technical Information / Air Quality Monitoring Data QA/QC ...... 42 New or Changed Sources Identified Within East Riding of Yorkshire Council During 2020 ...... 42 Additional Air Quality Works Undertaken by East Riding of Yorkshire Council During 2020 ...... 42 QA/QC of Diffusion Tube Monitoring ...... 42 Diffusion Tube Annualisation ...... 43 Diffusion Tube Bias Adjustment Factors ...... 43

NO2 Fall-off with Distance from the Road ...... 44 Appendix D: Map(s) of Monitoring Locations and AQMAs ...... 47 Appendix E: Summary of Air Quality Objectives in England ...... 97 Appendix F: Impact of COVID-19 upon LAQM ...... 98 Impacts of COVID-19 on Air Quality within East Riding of Yorkshire Council ...... 99

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Opportunities Presented by COVID-19 upon LAQM within East Riding of Yorkshire Council .. 103 Challenges and Constraints Imposed by COVID-19 upon LAQM within East Riding of Yorkshire Council ...... 104 Glossary of Terms ...... 106 References ...... 107

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Figures

Figure 1 A map of the East Riding of Yorkshire i

Figure A.1 Trends in Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations 28

Figure C.1 National Bias Adjustment Factor Spreadsheet, version 03/21 44

Figure D.1 Maps of Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites 47

Tables

Table 2.2 Progress on Measures to Improve Air Quality 6

Table 2.3 Trends in Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations 13

Table A.1 National Bias Adjustment Factor Spreadsheet, version 03/21 17

Table A.2 Maps of Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites 22

Table B.1 NO2 2020 Diffusion Tube Results (µg/m3) 37

Table C.1 Bias Adjustment Factor 44

Table C.2 Annualisation Summary (concentrations presented in µg/m3) 46

Table E.1 Air Quality Objectives in England 97

Table F.1 Reduction in mileage claims during 2020/21 compared with 103 2019/20

Table F.2 Impact matrix 105

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1 Local Air Quality Management

This report provides an overview of air quality in East Riding of Yorkshire during 2020. It fulfils the requirements of Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) as set out in Part IV of the Environment Act (1995) and the relevant Policy and Technical Guidance documents.

The LAQM process places an obligation on all local authorities to regularly review and assess air quality in their areas, and to determine whether or not the air quality objectives are likely to be achieved. Where an exceedance is considered likely the local authority must declare an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) and prepare an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) setting out the measures it intends to put in place in pursuit of the objectives.

This Annual Status Report (ASR) is an annual requirement showing the strategies employed by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to improve air quality and any progress that has been made.

The statutory air quality objectives applicable to LAQM in England are presented in Table E.1.

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2 Actions to Improve Air Quality

2.1 Air Quality Management Areas

Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) are declared when there is an exceedance or likely exceedance of an air quality objective. After declaration, the authority should prepare an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) within 12 months setting out measures it intends to put in place in pursuit of compliance with the objectives.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council currently does not have any declared AQMAs.

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2.2 Progress and Impact of Measures to address Air Quality in East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Defra’s appraisal of last year’s ASR concluded that “on the basis of the evidence provided by the local authority the conclusions reached are accepted for all sources and pollutants. The next step for East Riding of Yorkshire Council is to submit an Annual Status Report in 2021”. Defra also confirmed that “the report is well structured, detailed, and provides all the information specified in the Guidance”. The following comments are designed to help inform future reports”.

1. The report is thorough, comprehensive and follows the most recent template.

2. The Council have responded to the previous appraisal comments which is commended.

3. Although there are no AQMAs, the Council have still outlined 11 progress measures within Table 2.1 of the Council’s 2020 ASR. This table has been updated from last year’s appraisal and shows which sites are active, funded and when they are due to be completed. This is also commended.

4. The Council are encouraged to commence automatic monitoring of NO2 in order to identify daily trends in concentrations. Although no exceedances have been identified in previous years, there are well-documented adverse health impacts of exposure to

particulate matter. Re-starting automatic monitoring of PM10 and/or PM2.5 would be extremely beneficial, especially if the Council wish to develop measures to improve particulate concentrations across their jurisdiction. Continuous monitoring will provide a means through which progress against such measures can be tracked.

5. Distance-correction calculations, maps of monitoring locations, annualisation calculations and bias adjustment calculations are all shown and correctly presented in Appendices C and D, respectively, in order to adhere to the template provided.

6. All text in tables in the report is be black. This was responded to from last year’s appraisal.

7. Graphs showing trends in NO2 concentrations over the past 5 years with a comparison to the air quality objectives, would be welcomed. This would make it easier for the reader to understand short term trends and if there are any reoccurring exceedances.

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8. It is encouraging to see the council responding to the comments raised in the previous reporting year.

9. Non-automatic monitoring was undertaken at 82 sites in 2019, however 14 tubes were relocated (sites; 1, 3, 4, 11, 15, 19, 21, 25, 31, 36, 40, 62, 64 and 69) compared to 2018. Adjusting the monitoring strategy to help identify new hotspots is commended and encouraged in future reports. This also applies to sites 28, 35, and 61 which are all exceeding until after distance correction. The Council may want to consider moving these tubes closer to relevant receptors as a ‘worse case’ location.

In compiling this ASR the Council has taken on board Defra’s comments and is revising or considering a number of approaches in acknowledgement of the following observations:

• In response to point 3 additional measures have been added and where possible extra information has been provided to inform progress on existing measures. • In response to point 4 the council have purchased a Zephyr sensor to enable

automatic monitoring of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Nitric Oxide (NO), Ozone (O3),

PM10, PM2.5 and PM1. Given the fact that the East Riding of Yorkshire does not have any AQMAs or any areas where monitored levels are approaching an air quality objective it was felt that a low cost sensor such as a Zephyr was appropriate to be used as an initial screening method. The council sought assurance from the LAQM Helpdesk in February 2021 and was provided with the following response: "Please note that low cost sensors can only be considered indicative. Whilst for your current situation it would make sense to deploy these initially, it is important to bear in mind their limitations. If it is concluded the instrument indicates a likely risk of exceedance of the EU limit values, there needs to be more confidence in the accuracy of the monitored concentrations. Therefore, the use of an equivalent instrument would be required." The council agree with this approach and if likely exceedances of an air quality objective are uncovered during these screening exercises the purchase of an appropriate reference method will be investigated. • In response to point 7, graphs have been provided in Appendix A. • In response to point 9, the council has conducted a review of the locations of tubes 28, 35 and 61 and can confirm that the current locations are the only ones available for use at those locations.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council has taken forward a number of direct measures during the current reporting year of 2020 in pursuit of improving local air quality. Details of all measures completed, in progress or planned are set out in Table 2.1. 17 measures are included within Table 2.1, with the type of measure and the progress East Riding of Yorkshire Council have made during the reporting year of 2020 presented. Where there have been, or continue to be, barriers restricting the implementation of the measure, these are also presented within Table 2.1.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s priorities for the coming year are to agree the draft Technical Planning Guidance and to deploy the Zephyr monitoring equipment.

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Table 2.2 – Progress on Measures to Improve Air Quality Measure Measure Category Classification Year Estimated / Organisations Funding Defra Funding Estimated Measure Reduction Key Progress to Comments / No. Measure Actual Involved Source AQ Status Cost of Status in Performance Date Barriers to Introduced Completion Grant Measure Pollutant / Indicator Implementation Year Funding Emission from Measure 1 Bridlington Transport Public 2019 2021 Local Authority Local YES Funded > £10 Implementation Work is well Integrated Planning and transport Environmental Health, Authority, million underway. Park Transport Infrastructure improvements- Local Authority Funding: & Ride fully Plan (Phase interchanges Transport Defra Air operational. 2) stations and Quality Grant New road services layouts. 2 A1079 Traffic UTC, 2017 2020 Local Authority Local YES Funded £1 million - Completed New corridor Management Congestion Environmental Health, Authority, £10 million roundabout improvement management, Local Authority Funding: junctions at scheme traffic Transport Defra Air Pocklington reduction Quality Grant and Market Weighton 3 Preparation Promoting Other 2017 2021 Town and Parish Integrated NO Funded Implementation Three year of 14 Low Councils, DfT, Cycling Transport programme of individual Emission groups, ward Block Grant minor schemes Local Transport councillors from DfT to support Cycling and walking and Walking cycling. Infrastructure Plans 4 Production of Transport Cycle network 2017 2029 Town and Parish Integrated NO Funded Implementation Improvements the Cycling Planning and Councils, DfT, Cycling Transport schemes Strategy Infrastructure groups, ward Block Grant completed on councillors from DfT various routes in the cycle network. Improved cycle parking and hire facilities in place, with particular emphasis on provision at railway stations. 5 The Bus Transport Bus route 2017 2029 Elected Integrated NO Funded Implementation Strategy Planning and improvements Representatives, Bus Transport Infrastructure Operators Block Grant from DfT 6 Driver Vehicle Fleet Driver training 2019 ERYC NO Funded Implementation The Training Efficiency and ECO implementation Programme driving aids of a new tracker system to manage the specifics of speeding, harsh acceleration and excess idling, but also to enhance the monitoring of driver behaviour. This is achievable by the introduction of an ‘individual driver scorecard’ structure. A key element to accomplish these goals is driver training. Vocational drivers already complete 35 hours of

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Measure Measure Category Classification Year Estimated / Organisations Funding Defra Funding Estimated Measure Reduction Key Progress to Comments / No. Measure Actual Involved Source AQ Status Cost of Status in Performance Date Barriers to Introduced Completion Grant Measure Pollutant / Indicator Implementation Year Funding Emission from Measure the continuation of the vehicle replacement plan, over 70 percent of the fleet now meets the Euro 6 standard (that qualifies for the Ultra Low Emission Zones). Furthermore, over 40 percent of the vehicles meet the highest tier of Euro 6 emission standard. There are a further 120 vehicles due for replacement in the current financial year that will move this figure closer to 90 percent. 9 Promoting Promoting Procuring 2019 Local Authority NO Funded Implementation Public Electric low emission Low alternative Environmental Health, Vehicle transport Emission Refuelling Local Authority Infrastructure Transport infrastructure Transport, 'Pod Point' Strategy to promote 'Hubsta' Highways (LTP Appendix Low Emission England E). Programme Vehicles, EV of instalaltion of recharging, 7kW charging Gas fuel infractstructure recharging in council owned public car parks and leisure centre car parks 10 Bridlington Transport Public 2019 ERYC NO Funded Completed Completed in Land trains Planning and transport 2018 Infrastructure improvements- interchanges stations and services 11 A164/Jock’s Traffic Strategic 2018 2026 LEP, DfT, MPs and DfT and local NO Funded Planning Successful bid Lodge Management highway ward councillors contributions in 2018. Junction improvements, Planning improvement Re-prioritising application scheme road space approved in away from July 2020. cars, including Scheme likely Access to start in 2022 management, with works Selective hoped to be vehicle priority, complete in bus priority, 2026 high vehicle occupancy lane 12 School Promoting Promotion of 2020 2022 Partnership between DFT Active NO Funded £10k - 50k Implementation Pilot schemes Streets Travel walking ERYC, Hook and Travel Fund currently Alternatives Airmyn primary (trench 1) running under schools and an 18month Humberside Police Experimental Traffic

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Measure Measure Category Classification Year Estimated / Organisations Funding Defra Funding Estimated Measure Reduction Key Progress to Comments / No. Measure Actual Involved Source AQ Status Cost of Status in Performance Date Barriers to Introduced Completion Grant Measure Pollutant / Indicator Implementation Year Funding Emission from Measure Regulation Order. Scheme either removed or permanent TRO applied from April 2022 13 Brough Traffic UTC, 2017 2018 Horncastle Horncastle NO Funded > £10 Completed Completed. Relief Road Management Congestion Developers/ERYC/Pell million Now open to Phase 2 management, Frischmann (Principal traffic traffic Consultant) reduction 14 Brough Traffic UTC, 2020 2022 Humber 50% Humber NO Funded £1 million - Implementation Work is Relief Road Management Congestion LEP/ERYC/Horncastle LEP/25% £10 million ongoing Phase 3 management, Developers/Sweco ERYC/25% traffic (Principal Consultants) Horncastle reduction Developers 15 Draft - Policy Air Quality 2022 ERYC NO Funded < £10k Planning Technical Technical Guidance Planning and Planning Planning and Policy guidance was Guidance for Development Guidance produced by Air Quality Control the Environmental Control Team and is currently with colleagues in Planning and Development Control for comments 16 Licensing Promoting Taxi emission 2019 ERYC, Licenced ERYC NO Funded < £10k Implementation Current Policy to Low incentives vehicle operators licensing policy ensure Emission states all minimum Transport vehicle must emission meet EU standards for emission licenced ratings of 5 or vehicles more, this is due very shortly to hopefully be increased to not less than EU rating of 6 on application. Greater awareness of air pollution issues and the link with climate change. Declaration Greater 17 of a Climate Other Other 2020 ERYC ERYC NO Funded Implementation scrutiny by Emergency Councillors of how the council and its operations might impact upon local air quality and climate change £2,982,000 UTC, A164 from DfT Congestion Opened in Riplingham Traffic ERYC Client, NMCN NPIF, £1 million - 18 management, 2019 2020 NO Funded Completed November Road Management Principal Contractor remainder £10 million traffic 2020 Roundabout Local reduction Contributions

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2.3 PM2.5 – Local Authority Approach to Reducing Emissions and/or Concentrations

As detailed in Policy Guidance LAQM.PG16 (Chapter 7), local authorities are expected to work towards reducing emissions and/or concentrations of PM2.5 (particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5µm or less). There is clear evidence that PM2.5 has a significant impact on human health, including premature mortality, allergic reactions, and cardiovascular diseases.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is taking the following measures to address PM2.5: Previously, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has operated a network of up to 5 Automatic Air Quality Monitoring Stations (AAQMS). The last of these aging stations was decommissioned in 2012, having never identified a likely exceedance of any AQO for PM10 throughout their operational life.

There is currently no ongoing monitoring of PM10 or PM2.5 within the Council’s area, however the council is looking at ways to address PM10 or PM2.5 concentrations. Aitss has been previously stated the council have purchased a Zephyr sensor to allow indicative monitoring of PM10, PM2.5 and PM1 to be undertaken. This is due to deployed in 2021.

Vehicle emissions remain the main source of particulate matter in the Council’s area and implementation of the transport initiatives identified in section 2.2 will, therefore, contribute to a reduction in total PM2.5 emissions and to public exposure across the East Riding of Yorkshire.

The council vehicle fleet currently totals just over 650 vehicles of all types. Through the continuation of the vehicle replacement plan, over 70 percent of the fleet now meets the Euro 6 standard (that qualifies for the Ultra Low Emission Zones). Furthermore, over 40 percent of the vehicles meet the highest tier of Euro 6 emission standard. There are a further 120 vehicles due for replacement in the current financial year that will move this figure closer to 90 percent.

The council has embarked upon a programme of purchasing electric vehicles for its own fleet. So far four electric vehicles have been purchased on long term leases, with another

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electric vehicle on order. Charging infrastructure has recently been installed in four depots to assist with the transition to electric vehicles, with many departments now actively pursuing vehicle assessments. To assist this, Vehicle Services are working with suppliers to source vehicles to demonstrate and we are actively encouraging departments to consider fully electric replacements where suitable and economically viable.

The implementation of a new tracker system has the potential to reduce fuel use and emissions by not only continuing to manage the specifics of speeding, harsh acceleration and excess idling, but also to enhance the monitoring of driver behaviour. This is achievable by the introduction of an ‘individual driver scorecard’ structure. A key element to accomplish these goals is driver training. Vocational drivers already complete 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years as part of Driver Professional Competence (DCPC), including topics such as driver safety awareness and driver speed awareness. Drivers that do not hold a vocational licence will receive training delivered by specialist colleagues within the Road Safety team, with the ‘Driving for Work’ course covering driving behaviours and techniques.

Further reduction in exposure can be achieved through the planning process, by ensuring new development is located and designed in a way that minimises further emissions of, or exposure, to air pollution. A draft Technical Planning Guidance document has been produced and is currently subject to approval by colleagues in the Planning and Development Control section of the council.

Construction Emissions Management Plans (CEMPs) address the impacts on air quality during the actual development of a site, and have been used on major development sites to require developers to control dust and set minimum emission standards for construction vehicles operating on and those delivering to a site. For larger scale developments, conditions requiring transport plans have been used to limit private vehicle use or to encourage the uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) and to support public transport provision, thus reducing longer term impacts on air quality from increased traffic generated by the operational phase of development.

Air quality assessments are commonly submitted with larger applications and where appropriate officers from the environmental control team recommend a Damage Cost assessment be undertaken to mitigate any increase in emissions.

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Poor air quality is a significant public health issue. The Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF) sets out a vision for public health, desired outcomes and the indicators that will help us understand how well public health is being improved and protected. The importance of the effects of air pollution on public health is reflected by the inclusion of an indicator of mortality associated with air pollution, specifically fine particulate matter (PM2.5) which is acknowledged to impact on public health. The PHOF allows Directors of Public Health to prioritise appropriate action on air quality in their local area. More information on the role of Public Health is available on our website

Air pollution is the largest environmental risk to the public’s health, contributing to cardiovascular disease, lung cancer and respiratory diseases. It increases the chances of hospital admissions, visits to Emergency Departments and respiratory and cardiovascular symptoms which interfere with everyday life, especially for people who are already vulnerable. Poor air quality affects everyone but has a disproportionate impact on the young and old, the sick and the poor, often displaying a strong correlation with indices of deprivation, with areas experiencing poor air quality frequently being among the less affluent.

Local actions to address the health impacts of air pollution on local populations can play a critical role in supporting other local priorities such as active travel, health inequalities, integrated care, sustainability, growth and regeneration, and localism and community engagement. Progress will be seen by designing and implementing the right policies and interventions and raising awareness of the issue. Taking action to improve air quality is central to improving population health. Evidence for the association between air pollution and a wide range of adverse health effects in the general population is now undeniable; Public Health England (PHE) estimates 5.3% of all mortalities may be linked to long-term exposure to air pollution and that there are 172 deaths each year attributable to air pollution in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

At the time of writing this report, no further updates to the previously reported local health statistics within the East Riding of Yorkshire were available.

The health statistics displayed in Tables 2.3 serves to demonstrate prevalence and recent trends in the relevant indicators to 2019-20 within the East Riding of Yorkshire:

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Table 2.3 Local Authority Health Profile – East Riding of Yorkshire Council – All Indicators

Source: Public Health England Fingerprints. Accessed 16/06/21 https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health- profiles/data#page/1/gid/1938132701/pat/6/par/E12000003/ati/202/are/E06000011/cid/4/tbm/1

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3 Air Quality Monitoring Data and Comparison with Air Quality Objectives and National Compliance

This section sets out the monitoring undertaken within 2020 by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and how it compares with the relevant air quality objectives. In addition, monitoring results are presented for a five-year period between 2016 and 2020 to allow monitoring trends to be identified and discussed.

3.1 Summary of Monitoring Undertaken

3.1.1 Automatic Monitoring Sites East Riding of Yorkshire Council did not undertake any automatic monitoring during 2020.

3.1.2 Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites

East Riding of Yorkshire Council undertook non- automatic (i.e. passive) monitoring of NO2 at 92 sites during 2020. Table A.4 in Appendix A presents the details of the non-automatic sites.

Maps showing the location of the monitoring sites are provided in Appendix D and also via the interactive map developed by the council. Further details on Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) for the diffusion tubes, including bias adjustments and any other adjustments applied (e.g. annualisation and/or distance correction), are included in Appendix C.

3.2 Individual Pollutants

The air quality monitoring results presented in this section are, where relevant, adjusted for bias, annualisation (where the annual mean data capture is below 75% and greater than 25%), and distance correction. Further details on adjustments are provided in Appendix C.

3.2.1 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

Table A.1 in Appendix A compares the ratified and adjusted monitored NO2 annual mean concentrations for the past five years with the air quality objective of 40µg/m3. Note that

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the concentration data presented represents the concentration at the location of the monitoring site, following the application of bias adjustment and annualisation, as required (i.e. the values are exclusive of any consideration to fall-off with distance adjustment).

For diffusion tubes, the full 2020 dataset of monthly mean values is provided in Appendix B. Note that the concentration data presented in Table B.1 includes distance corrected values, only where relevant.

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council did not record any exceedances of any air quality objectives during 2020. Two diffusion tubes required annualisation and this is discussed in detail in Appendix C.

3.2.2 Particulate Matter (PM10)

East Riding of Yorkshire Council does not currently monitor Particulate Matter (PM10).

3.2.3 Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

East Riding of Yorkshire Council does not currently monitor Particulate Matter (PM2.5).

3.2.4 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

East Riding of Yorkshire Council does not currently monitor Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

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Appendix A: Monitoring Results

3 Table A.1 – Annual Mean NO2 Monitoring Results: Non-Automatic Monitoring (µg/m ) Diffusion X OS Grid Y OS Grid Site Type Valid Data Capture Valid Data Capture 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Tube ID Ref (Easting) Ref for Monitoring 2020 (%) (2) (Northing) Period (%) (1) S1 499661.5151 428158.0209 Kerbside 100 100.0 14.0 12.4 S2 470730.7283 451338.0765 Kerbside 100 100.0 32.0 31.0 29.0 21.4 S3 487620.071 441789.4571 Roadside 92.3 84.6 22.0 18.7

S4 478471.65 456684.3327 Kerbside 100 100.0 14.0 10.1

S5 473572.9992 424054.5242 Roadside 100 100.0 32.0 31.0 30.0 28.0 23.2

S6 503082.4698 439639.748 Kerbside 100 100.0 26.0 28.0 24.0 24.0 18.1

S7 503559.66 439502.5766 Kerbside 92.3 92.3 29.0 27.0 29.0 27.0 20.6

S8 503063.8867 439000.6398 Kerbside 100 100.0 30.0 28.0 27.0 27.0 21.1

S9 503085.8628 439019.5221 Roadside 100 100.0 32.0 32.0 29.0 29.0 21.2

S10 503012.5961 438913.2536 Roadside 100 100.0 29.0 27.0 24.0 25.0 20.4

S11 503552.8207 440373.4808 Roadside 100 100.0 21.0 16.4

S12 503033.9006 440036.6766 Kerbside 100 100.0 16.0 20.0 14.0 15.0 12.3

S13 503446.543 439646.6367 Kerbside 100 100.0 24.0 23.0 22.0 21.0 16.6

S14 503153.8351 439879.7754 Kerbside 100 100.0 21.0 26.0 26.0 24.0 18.5

S15 502268.6154 457754.0438 Kerbside 100 100.0 24.0 20.0

S16 503520.8637 439141.821 Kerbside 100 100.0 18.0 20.0 19.0 19.0 14.3

S17 504748.5161 439791.6232 Kerbside 100 100.0 32.0 32.0 27.0 29.0 20.0

S18 474542.4374 455384.1527 Kerbside 100 100.0 19.0 18.0 15.0 10.6

S19 501829.7361 429751.8732 Kerbside 65.4 65.4 15.0 11.9

S20 494243.9385 449418.4151 Kerbside 100 100.0 35.0 35.0 31.0 32.0 24.5

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Diffusion X OS Grid Y OS Grid Site Type Valid Data Capture Valid Data Capture 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Tube ID Ref (Easting) Ref for Monitoring 2020 (%) (2) (Northing) Period (%) (1) S21 501373.2235 433695.4667 Kerbside 100 100.0 15.0 11.9

S22 474900.431 427902.2273 Kerbside 100 100.0 34.0 35.0 32.0 30.0 25.1

S23 473124.5736 450659.1152 Kerbside 100 100.0 15.3

S24 471394.0027 436338.7872 Kerbside 75 82.7 14.7

S25 504100.4587 433231.8053 Kerbside 100 100.0 20.0

S26 504737.6003 439743.9426 Kerbside 100 100.0 23.0 23.0 21.0 19.0 16.6

S27 515780.8113 429027.1769 Kerbside 100 100.0 26.0 31.0 27.0 27.0 22.6

S28 496997.1652 426489.734 Kerbside 100 100.0 46.0 52.0 41.0 41.0 31.5

S29 502309.4856 457080.6388 Kerbside 100 100.0 30.0 28.0 27.0 22.2

S30 504636.8833 440016.9693 Kerbside 82.7 82.7 28.0 26.0 26.0 23.0 19.9

S31 502214.724 458408.5201 Roadside 100 100.0 20.0 17.4

S32 504193.754 440931.798 Kerbside 100 100.0 20.0 20.0 21.0 20.0 14.9

S33 504697.4403 439881.6048 Kerbside 100 100.0 32.0 35.0 34.0 29.0 23.7

S34 504504.7056 440305.4876 Kerbside 100 100.0 19.0 18.0 18.0 17.0 13.4

S35 495625.879 427059.9296 Kerbside 100 100.0 48.0 50.0 42.0 40.0 30.0

S36 480187.7068 448778.3854 Kerbside 100 100.0 19.0 13.9

S37 534033.9485 428008.5654 Kerbside 100 100.0 20.0 20.0 19.0 15.1

S38 503631.7151 439416.7594 Kerbside 92.3 92.3 16.0 17.0 16.0 16.0 12.5

S39 502850.7641 439950.6578 Kerbside 100 100.0 22.0 20.0 22.0 19.0 14.3

S40 505211.1532 459991.6048 Kerbside 100 100.0 23.0 18.0

S41 503596.7954 439565.4777 Kerbside 100 100.0 26.0 26.0 22.0 24.0 17.9

S42 503879.3013 439241.0357 Kerbside 100 100.0 26.0 27.0 26.0 25.0 18.4

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Diffusion X OS Grid Y OS Grid Site Type Valid Data Capture Valid Data Capture 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Tube ID Ref (Easting) Ref for Monitoring 2020 (%) (2) (Northing) Period (%) (1) S43 503875.8511 439520.4344 Kerbside 92.3 84.6 17.0 17.0 16.0 16.0 13.8

S44 489433.6301 432676.0754 Kerbside 100 100.0 18.6

S45 495723.3046 426953.5045 Kerbside 100 100.0 36.0 35.0 33.0 29.0 21.8

S46 519668.9269 447650.5416 Roadside 92.3 84.6 24.0 28.0 26.0 26.0 19.9

S47 518648.7072 430475.3168 Kerbside 100 100.0 31.0 29.0 28.0 29.0 23.3

S48 504774.7756 439693.3501 Kerbside 100 100.0 23.0 22.0 21.0 20.0 15.8

S49 474765.7347 422542.5044 Kerbside 92.3 92.3 14.3

S50 517435.685 466402.9688 Kerbside 100 100.0 22.0 21.0 20.0 19.0 14.8

S51 518257.8919 466751.756 Roadside 84.6 76.9 20.0 21.0 15.0 18.0 15.7

S52 474615.5211 428347.2036 Kerbside 69.2 61.5 13.7

S53 494542.6987 449616.4408 Roadside 100 100.0 35.0 33.0 32.0 31.0 21.9

S54 494674.6969 449632.4016 Kerbside 100 100.0 28.0 29.0 26.0 25.0 19.5

S55 496871.5688 426518.4046 Kerbside 100 100.0 24.0 27.0 22.0 21.0 16.7

S56 496771.2818 426526.852 Kerbside 100 100.0 37.0 35.0 24.4

S57 468164.5994 422932.4038 Kerbside 100 100.0 15.1

S58 492243.9714 431032.1149 Kerbside 100 100.0 33.0 32.0 30.0 22.3

S59 519971.3857 447580.9242 Kerbside 100 100.0 41.0 35.0 34.0 27.7

S60 483506.8497 428556.7494 Kerbside 100 100.0 12.3

S61 495732.2676 426996.6958 Kerbside 92.3 92.3 41.0 40.0 30.5

S62 493088.8816 459101.2887 Kerbside 100 100.0 18.0 13.5

S63 485086.504 443176.4448 Kerbside 92.3 92.3 19.0 17.0 12.8

S64 502950.8305 429192.1568 Kerbside 100 100.0 26.0 17.7

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Diffusion X OS Grid Y OS Grid Site Type Valid Data Capture Valid Data Capture 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Tube ID Ref (Easting) Ref for Monitoring 2020 (%) (2) (Northing) Period (%) (1) S65 489259.6634 432575.584 Kerbside 90.4 90.4 23.0 23.0 21.0 21.0 15.0

S66 492243.1898 431116.3633 Kerbside 100 100.0 30.0 30.0 25.0 26.0 18.5

S67 498491.6749 426550.1979 Kerbside 100 100.0 36.0 35.0 31.0 29.0 21.8

S68 504083.9053 426533.1156 Kerbside 100 100.0 31.0 30.0 27.0 29.0 22.5

S69 501958.3263 458165.3442 Kerbside 100 100.0 18.0 14.0

S70 520020.651 447520.0065 Kerbside 100 100.0 26.0 25.0 19.1

S71 496859.5094 425815.3223 Kerbside 90.4 90.4 18.0 17.0 17.0 19.2

S72 497222.1311 426411.5658 Kerbside 82.7 90.4 39.0 36.0 32.0 31.0 25.1

S73 502100.5799 427374.9955 Kerbside 100 100.0 13.3

S74 471132.9479 455577.8987 Roadside 100 100.0 25.0 24.0 17.8

S75 502951.0716 428699.6115 Kerbside 92.3 92.3 14.4

S76 519827.364 447680.0974 Kerbside 92.3 92.3 22.0 23.0 17.8

S77 502592.9567 437504.9914 Kerbside 100 100.0 29.0 26.0 25.0 25.0 18.0

S78 464192.1279 422111.8612 Kerbside 100 100.0 34.0 33.0 26.5

S79 463714.5392 421928.6576 Roadside 100 100.0 21.0 18.0 13.8

S80 464162.9148 422150.6864 Kerbside 100 100.0 32.0 30.0 23.5

S81 516823.9574 429457.2813 Kerbside 100 100.0 19.0 19.0 16.3

S82 516957.2898 428795.3264 Roadside 100 100.0 22.0 23.0 19.5

S83 503979.0033 432852.0183 Kerbside 100 100.0 14.0

S84 504062.7906 439233.2669 Kerbside 100 100.0 14.8

S85 504487.7211 439562.1407 Kerbside 100 100.0 12.1

S86 499170.1107 442062.2603 Kerbside 100 100.0 14.5

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S88 510541.1239 445401.6134 Roadside 92.3 92.3 11.5

S89 512767.707 445478.8945 Kerbside 100 100.0 14.2

S90 511627.7473 447613.7572 Kerbside 100 100.0 11.9

S91 517023.8059 468183.9652 Kerbside 100 100.0 16.9

S92 522368.0465 470225.6399 Kerbside 100 100.0 11.6

☒ Annualisation has been conducted where data capture is <75% and >25% in line with LAQM.TG16 (confirm by selecting in box). ☒ Diffusion tube data has been bias adjusted (confirm by selecting in box). ☒ Reported concentrations are those at the location of the monitoring site (bias adjusted and annualised, as required), i.e. prior to any fall-off with distance correction (confirm by selecting in box). Notes: The annual mean concentrations are presented as µg/m3. 3 Exceedances of the NO2 annual mean objective of 40µg/m are shown in bold. 3 NO2 annual means exceeding 60µg/m , indicating a potential exceedance of the NO2 1-hour mean objective are shown in bold and underlined. Means for diffusion tubes have been corrected for bias. All means have been “annualised” as per LAQM.TG16 if valid data capture for the full calendar year is less than 75%. See Appendix C for details. Concentrations are those at the location of monitoring and not those following any fall-off with distance adjustment. (1) Data capture for the monitoring period, in cases where monitoring was only carried out for part of the year. (2) Data capture for the full calendar year (e.g. if monitoring was carried out for 6 months, the maximum data capture for the full calendar year is 50%).

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Table A.2 – Details of Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites

Distance Tube Co- Distance to Y OS Grid In AQMA? to located with Tube Diffusion X OS Grid Pollutants kerb of Site Name Site Type Ref Which Relevant a Height Tube ID Ref (Easting) Monitored nearest (Northing) AQMA? Exposure Continuous (m) road (m) (2) (m) (1) Analyser? 35 Main Street, S1 Kerbside 499661.5151 428158.0209 NO2 No 0.0 1.5 No 2.8 Swanland Kexby House, S2 A1079 Kerbside 470730.7283 451338.0765 NO2 No 35.0 2.6 No 1.6 Eastbound, Kexby 51 Main Street, S3 Roadside 487620.071 441789.4571 NO2 No 2.5 0.6 No 2.8 Market Weighton Garrowby Lodge, S4 Kerbside 478471.65 456684.3327 NO2 No 3.0 1.5 No 1.5 Garrowby Boothferry Rd. / S5 Roadside 473572.9992 424054.5242 NO2 No 7.0 0.7 No 2.2 Airmyn Rd, Goole Lairgate (No. 22) S6 Kerbside 503082.4698 439639.748 NO2 No 0.0 1.8 No 2.7 Beverley Wed. Market / S7 Lord Roberts Rd, Kerbside 503559.66 439502.5766 NO2 No 13.0 1.5 No 2.6 Beverley Queensgate S8 Kerbside 503063.8867 439000.6398 NO2 No 0.0 1.7 No 2.6 (No.1), Beverley Keldgate (No. S9 Roadside 503085.8628 439019.5221 NO2 No 0.0 1.0 No 2.4 163), Beverley Queensgate (No. S10 Roadside 503012.5961 438913.2536 NO2 No 16.0 0.9 No 2.5 16), Beverley 109 Norwood, S11 Roadside 503552.8207 440373.4808 NO2 No 6.0 0.9 No 2.8 Beverley Wylies Rd/Manor S12 Rd. Roundabout, Kerbside 503033.9006 440036.6766 NO2 No 1.0 2.0 No 2.6 Beverley New Walkergate / S13 Wilbert Lane, Kerbside 503446.543 439646.6367 NO2 No 6.0 2.8 No 2.5 Beverley Hengate / New S14 Walkergate, Kerbside 503153.8351 439879.7754 NO2 No 1.0 2.2 No 2.7 Beverley Exchange St, Driffield. Traffic S15 Kerbside 502268.6154 457754.0438 NO2 No 0.0 1.1 No 2.1 lights by Market Place Keldgate/George S16 Odey Court, Kerbside 503520.8637 439141.821 NO2 No 4.0 1.3 No 2.8 Beverley Swinemoor Lane S17 Kerbside 504748.5161 439791.6232 NO2 No 10.0 1.7 No 2.9 (No. 2), Beverley Jasmine Cottage, S18 Hatkill Lane, Full Kerbside 474542.4374 455384.1527 NO2 No 0.0 1.2 No 2.7 Sutton

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Distance Tube Co- Distance to Y OS Grid In AQMA? to located with Tube Diffusion X OS Grid Pollutants kerb of Site Name Site Type Ref Which Relevant a Height Tube ID Ref (Easting) Monitored nearest (Northing) AQMA? Exposure Continuous (m) road (m) (2) (m) (1) Analyser? Old School Cottage, 11 S19 Kerbside 501829.7361 429751.8732 NO2 No 3.5 1.0 No 2.9 School Lane, Kirk Ella Front Street S20 (No.45) Middleton Kerbside 494243.9385 449418.4151 NO2 No 1.0 1.3 No 2.6 on the Wolds 72 Main Street, S21 Kerbside 501373.2235 433695.4667 NO2 No 2.0 1.6 No 2.7 Skidby Boothferry Rd S22 Kerbside 474900.431 427902.2273 NO2 No 18.0 2.4 No 2.6 (A614), Howden Holly Dene, S23 Kerbside 473124.5736 450659.1152 NO2 No 20.0 4.6 No 2.8 A1079, Wilberfoss 38 Main Street, S24 Kerbside 471394.0027 436338.7872 NO2 No 1.5 2.9 No 2.2 Bubwith Argyle House, S25 270 Northgate, Kerbside 504100.4587 433231.8053 NO2 No 6.3 1.5 No 2.7 Cottingham Albion Court/Grovehill S26 Kerbside 504737.6003 439743.9426 NO2 No 0.0 3.3 No 2.5 Rd. Roundabout, Beverley Hull Rd (No. 3), S27 Kerbside 515780.8113 429027.1769 NO2 No 6.5 6.0 No 2.4 Saltend A63/Gibson Lane S28 Kerbside 496997.1652 426489.734 NO2 No 24.0 4.3 No 2.7 North, Melton 3 Beverley Road, S29 Kerbside 502309.4856 457080.6388 NO2 No 3.6 1.2 No 2.3 Driffield Swinemoor Lane / S30 Barmston Road, Kerbside 504636.8833 440016.9693 NO2 No 12.0 2.3 No 2.8 Beverley Stonepit Lodge, S31 Windmill Hill, Roadside 502214.724 458408.5201 NO2 No 4.7 0.7 No 2.6 Driffield Swinemoor Rbt./ S32 Swinemoor Lane, Kerbside 504193.754 440931.798 NO2 No 19.0 3.3 No 2.7 Beverley Swinemoor Lane S33 Kerbside 504697.4403 439881.6048 NO2 No 5.0 2.0 No 2.8 (No. 9), Beverley Swinemoor Lane S34 Kerbside 504504.7056 440305.4876 NO2 No 6.0 2.4 No 2.8 (No. 83), Beverley A63 East (The S35 Old Foundry), Kerbside 495625.879 427059.9296 NO2 No 23.0 10.0 No 2.7 Welton 18 Station Road, S36 Kerbside 480187.7068 448778.3854 NO2 No 1.0 2.4 No 2.6 Pocklington

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Distance Tube Co- Distance to Y OS Grid In AQMA? to located with Tube Diffusion X OS Grid Pollutants kerb of Site Name Site Type Ref Which Relevant a Height Tube ID Ref (Easting) Monitored nearest (Northing) AQMA? Exposure Continuous (m) road (m) (2) (m) (1) Analyser? HSBC, A1033 S37 (Queen Street), Kerbside 534033.9485 428008.5654 NO2 No 1.0 2.1 No 2.1 Withernsea Eastgate (No. 28), S38 Kerbside 503631.7151 439416.7594 NO2 No 3.0 1.4 No 2.7 Beverley North Bar Without S39 Kerbside 502850.7641 439950.6578 NO2 No 2.0 2.4 No 2.6 (No. 12), Beverley A614 S40 Roundabout, Kerbside 505211.1532 459991.6048 NO2 No 7.0 3.0 No 2.7 Nafferton Railway St. (No. S41 Kerbside 503596.7954 439565.4777 NO2 No 0.0 1.7 No 2.7 12), Beverley Flemingate S42 Kerbside 503879.3013 439241.0357 NO2 No 0.0 1.6 No 2.0 House, Beverley Grovehill Rd. (No. S43 Kerbside 503875.8511 439520.4344 NO2 No 3.0 1.7 No 2.9 4), Beverley Church Street S44 (No.19), North Kerbside 489433.6301 432676.0754 NO2 No 0.0 1.1 No 2.6 Cave A63 West (Pool S45 Bank Farm), Kerbside 495723.3046 426953.5045 NO2 No 10.0 9.0 No 2.0 Welton The Lodge, 23 S46 Westgate, Roadside 519668.9269 447650.5416 NO2 No 0.0 0.8 No 2.5 Hornsea Main St. (No.6), S47 Kerbside 518648.7072 430475.3168 NO2 No 0.0 1.9 No 2.3 Preston Hull Rd/Grovehill S48 Rd. Roundabout, Kerbside 504774.7756 439693.3501 NO2 No 7.0 3.0 No 2.5 Beverley 73 Swinefleet S49 Kerbside 474765.7347 422542.5044 NO2 No 7.5 1.6 No 2.6 Road, Old Goole Kingsgate, S50 Kerbside 517435.685 466402.9688 NO2 No 10.0 2.1 No 2.5 Bridlington Manor St, S51 Roadside 518257.8919 466751.756 NO2 No 16.0 0.6 No 2.3 Bridlington 12 Northolmby S52 Kerbside 474615.5211 428347.2036 NO2 No 0.0 1.0 No 2.6 Street, Howden Church Hill Rd. S53 (No.5), Middleton Roadside 494542.6987 449616.4408 NO2 No 14.0 0.7 No 2.8 on the Wolds Church Hill Rd. (No.14), S54 Kerbside 494674.6969 449632.4016 NO2 No 1.0 1.3 No 2.6 Middleton on the Wolds Reynolds Close S55 Kerbside 496871.5688 426518.4046 NO2 No 13.0 14.0 No 2.8 (No. 17), Melton

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Distance Tube Co- Distance to Y OS Grid In AQMA? to located with Tube Diffusion X OS Grid Pollutants kerb of Site Name Site Type Ref Which Relevant a Height Tube ID Ref (Easting) Monitored nearest (Northing) AQMA? Exposure Continuous (m) road (m) (2) (m) (1) Analyser? A63 eastbound, S56 opposite Shell Kerbside 496771.2818 426526.852 NO2 No 9.0 4.7 No 2.2 Grand Dale 102 High Street, S57 Kerbside 468164.5994 422932.4038 NO2 No 0.0 1.6 No 2.6 Rawcliffe 2 Market Place, S58 Kerbside 492243.9714 431032.1149 NO2 No 0.0 1.4 No 2.5 South Cave 69 Southgate, S59 Kerbside 519971.3857 447580.9242 NO2 No 0.0 2.2 No 2.5 Hornsea Ash Tree House, S60 Staddlethorpe Kerbside 483506.8497 428556.7494 NO2 No 18.0 1.2 No 2.6 Lane, Gilberdyke A63 Eastbound, S61 Kerbside 495732.2676 426996.6958 NO2 No 24.0 4.7 No 2.1 cycle sign, Welton Newlands Farm, S62 Main Street, Kerbside 493088.8816 459101.2887 NO2 No 2.7 1.4 No 2.7 Wetwang Shiptonthorpe Arms B&B, York S63 Kerbside 485086.504 443176.4448 NO2 No 0.0 4.6 No 2.6 Road, Shiptonthorpe Roundabout, 253 S64 Beverley Road, Kerbside 502950.8305 429192.1568 NO2 No 12.0 2.4 No 2.7 Anlaby Church Street S65 (No. 38), North Kerbside 489259.6634 432575.584 NO2 No 1.0 1.4 No 2.7 Cave Market Place (No. S66 Kerbside 492243.1898 431116.3633 NO2 No 2.0 1.1 No 2.6 19), South Cave Woodgates Lane S67 (No. 35), North Kerbside 498491.6749 426550.1979 NO2 No 15.0 6.0 No 2.6 Ferriby First Lane/Hull S68 Kerbside 504083.9053 426533.1156 NO2 No 5.0 1.8 No 2.6 Road, Hessle Junction of Westgate and S69 Kerbside 501958.3263 458165.3442 NO2 No 0.0 1.3 No 2.7 York Road, Driffield Southgate (No. S70 Kerbside 520020.651 447520.0065 NO2 No 0.0 1.5 No 2.1 56), Hornsea 100 Gibson Lane, S71 Kerbside 496859.5094 425815.3223 NO2 No 3.0 1.2 No 2.0 Melton A63 west (Melton S72 Kerbside 497222.1311 426411.5658 NO2 No 16.0 4.0 No 2.8 Grange), Melton 7 Jenny Brough S73 Kerbside 502100.5799 427374.9955 NO2 No 1.0 2.0 No 2.6 Lane, Hessle

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Distance Tube Co- Distance to Y OS Grid In AQMA? to located with Tube Diffusion X OS Grid Pollutants kerb of Site Name Site Type Ref Which Relevant a Height Tube ID Ref (Easting) Monitored nearest (Northing) AQMA? Exposure Continuous (m) road (m) (2) (m) (1) Analyser? Market Square, S74 Stamford Bridge, Roadside 471132.9479 455577.8987 NO2 No 5.7 0.8 No 2.2 traffic light Tranby Lane / S75 Beverley Road, Kerbside 502951.0716 428699.6115 NO2 No 6.0 2.2 No 2.5 Anlaby A1035 at S76 roundabout, Kerbside 519827.364 447680.0974 NO2 No 0.0 1.2 No 2.7 Hornsea Victoria Rd S77 Kerbside 502592.9567 437504.9914 NO2 No 2.0 1.3 No 2.8 (No.94), Beverley Beast Fair (No. S78 Kerbside 464192.1279 422111.8612 NO2 No 6.6 1.0 No 2.3 6), Snaith Weeland Villas (No. 23), S79 Roadside 463714.5392 421928.6576 NO2 No 15.0 0.8 No 2.6 Pontefract Road, Snaith Selby Road (No. S80 Kerbside 464162.9148 422150.6864 NO2 No 0.3 1.4 No 2.5 15), Snaith The Limes, S81 Staithes Road, Kerbside 516823.9574 429457.2813 NO2 No 80.0 2.0 No 2.8 Preston Glencoe Villas S82 (No. 6), Hull Roadside 516957.2898 428795.3264 NO2 No 8.0 0.8 No 2.8 Road, Hedon 20 Baynard S83 Avenue, Kerbside 503979.0033 432852.0183 NO2 No 2.8 1.3 No 2.7 Cottingham 57 Flemingate, S84 Kerbside 504062.7906 439233.2669 NO2 No 0.2 1.2 No 2.7 Beverley 149 Holme S85 Church Lane, Kerbside 504487.7211 439562.1407 NO2 No 6.6 1.8 No 2.7 Beverley Main Street, S86 Kerbside 499170.1107 442062.2603 NO2 No 8.5 1.0 No 2.3 Cherry Burton 41 Northside, S87 Roadside 531349.2504 422778.8424 NO2 No 2.8 0.9 No 2.8 Patrington 7 North Street, S88 Roadside 510541.1239 445401.6134 NO2 No 0.0 0.9 No 2.8 Leven Main Street, S89 Kerbside 512767.707 445478.8945 NO2 No 0.0 1.9 No 2.6 Catwick 1 Corner Farm, S90 Main Street, Kerbside 511627.7473 447613.7572 NO2 No 0.0 1.3 No 2.3 Brandesburton 64 Scarborough S91 Kerbside 517023.8059 468183.9652 NO2 No 2.6 1.3 No 2.6 Road, Bridlington

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Figure A.1– Trends in Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations

NO2 annual mean concentrations for sites S1 to S5 between years 2016 to 2020 35

5 Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations (ug/m3) NO2Concentrations Mean Annual

0 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 Site Number

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

NO2 annual mean concentrations for sites S6 to S10 between years 2016 to 2020 35.0

30.0

25.0

20.0

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5.0 Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations (ug/m3) NO2Concentrations Mean Annual

0.0 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 Site Number

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NO2 annual mean concentrations for sites S11 to S15 between years 2016 to 2020 30.0

25.0

20.0

15.0

10.0

5.0 Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations (ug/m3) NO2Concentrations Mean Annual

0.0 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 Site Number

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NO2 annual mean concentrations for sites S16 to S20 between years 2016 to 2020 40.0

35.0

30.0

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20.0

15.0

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5.0 Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations (ug/m3) NO2Concentrations Mean Annual

0.0 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 Site Number

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NO2 annual mean concentrations for sites S21 to S25 between years 2016 to 2020 40.0

35.0

30.0

25.0

20.0

15.0

10.0

5.0 Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations (ug/m3) NO2Concentrations Mean Annual

0.0 S21 S22 S23 S24 S25 Site Number

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NO2 annual mean concentrations for sites S26 to S30 between years 2016 to 2020 60.0

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40.0

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NO2 annual mean concentrations for sites S31 to S35 between years 2016 to 2020 60.0

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10.0 Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations (ug/m3) NO2Concentrations Mean Annual

0.0 S31 S32 S33 S34 S35 Site Number

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NO2 annual mean concentrations for sites S36 to S40 between years 2016 to 2020 25

5 Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations (ug/m3) NO2Concentrations Mean Annual

0 S36 S37 S38 S39 S40 Site Number

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NO2 annual mean concentrations for sites S41 to S45 between years 2016 to 2020 40.0

35.0

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5.0 Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations (ug/m3) NO2Concentrations Mean Annual

0.0 S41 S42 S43 S44 S45 Site Number

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NO2 annual mean concentrations for sites S46 to S50 between years 2016 to 2020 35.0

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10.0

5.0 Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations (ug/m3) NO2Concentrations Mean Annual

0.0 S46 S47 S48 S49 S50 Site Number

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Appendix B: Full Monthly Diffusion Tube Results for 2020

3 Table B.1 – NO2 2020 Diffusion Tube Results (µg/m )

DT ID X OS Y OS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Mean: Annual Mean: Annual Mean: Comment Grid Ref Grid Ref Raw Data Annualised and Distance (Easting) (Easting) Bias Adjusted Corrected to (0.77) Nearest Exposure S1 499662 428158 27.1 17.0 13.5 10.2 14.3 10.2 10.3 14.0 18.5 26.4 20.0 16.1 12.4

S2 470731 451338 45.5 33.3 23.9 19.9 22.8 28.6 20.3 34.0 25.6 32.5 27.4 27.8 21.4

S3 487620 441789 41.4 32.5 15.5 17.8 19.1 18.1 23.6 14.8 31.5 32.6 24.3 18.7

S4 478472 456684 21.6 18.6 10.1 7.9 10.9 12.3 11.2 13.9 10.1 17.9 14.3 13.1 10.1

S5 473573 424055 44.3 33.4 27.0 22.4 28.8 23.3 26.1 26.3 30.4 37.3 36.6 30.1 23.2

S6 503082 439640 37.6 28.0 19.9 14.5 18.9 18.3 17.6 22.8 22.3 32.4 32.3 23.6 18.1

S7 503560 439503 41.0 24.1 17.5 25.6 16.7 24.7 26.2 26.6 32.9 35.2 26.7 20.6

S8 503064 439001 45.9 36.9 20.4 14.3 21.6 19.9 20.9 25.1 33.3 35.9 35.4 27.4 21.1

S9 503086 439020 55.5 30.9 24.0 17.0 22.1 26.1 27.3 31.2 35.1 36.3 27.5 21.2

S10 503013 438913 41.8 27.6 23.2 18.4 23.0 19.7 22.2 25.8 25.8 34.0 34.7 26.5 20.4

S11 503553 440373 36.5 21.3 18.0 11.8 17.0 13.8 16.8 20.0 22.3 30.9 30.2 21.3 16.4

S12 503034 440037 28.0 17.0 12.1 8.7 11.6 10.3 11.6 13.0 17.7 26.3 23.8 16.0 12.3

S13 503447 439647 34.9 22.4 24.2 8.4 16.8 13.8 16.4 18.5 21.8 29.1 30.3 21.5 16.6

S14 503154 439880 36.0 28.8 21.9 19.5 22.7 19.5 21.7 24.1 15.1 31.6 27.7 24.0 18.5

S15 502269 457754 36.2 28.0 25.2 19.2 23.1 18.0 21.9 22.8 27.1 34.8 31.2 26.0 20.0

S16 503521 439142 33.1 19.6 16.7 11.6 16.2 12.0 15.1 17.7 13.7 27.5 25.1 18.6 14.3

S17 504749 439792 55.4 33.5 23.0 18.8 19.4 22.1 20.0 20.4 34.6 1.3 38.6 26.0 20.0

S18 474542 455384 24.1 17.8 12.6 9.0 9.2 9.9 8.3 12.6 14.3 16.1 19.3 13.7 10.6

S19 501830 429752 25.6 17.7 14.2 8.9 10.7 21.1 19.0 16.3 11.9

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DT ID X OS Y OS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Mean: Annual Mean: Annual Mean: Comment Grid Ref Grid Ref Raw Data Annualised and Distance (Easting) (Easting) Bias Adjusted Corrected to (0.77) Nearest Exposure S20 494244 449418 37.4 29.5 26.1 23.8 34.5 30.7 36.0 37.9 33.2 36.2 31.5 31.8 24.5

S21 501373 433695 26.4 19.5 13.3 10.0 11.3 8.0 11.1 12.8 16.7 25.5 19.5 15.5 11.9

S22 474900 427902 44.6 33.6 28.1 26.7 29.9 29.0 30.2 36.4 33.8 41.4 31.2 32.6 25.1

S23 473125 450659 32.2 25.4 16.4 13.6 16.4 15.5 14.2 18.1 19.5 26.1 25.7 19.8 15.3

S24 471394 436339 32.6 11.8 18.1 13.0 13.7 13.2 18.2 29.2 28.0 19.0 14.7

S25 504100 433232 36.5 25.7 26.6 18.7 26.1 19.5 20.8 24.1 26.0 32.6 30.6 26.0 20.0

S26 504738 439744 32.5 22.4 19.7 16.7 18.0 15.7 17.8 20.8 22.7 27.5 26.1 21.6 16.6

S27 515781 429027 45.6 37.4 27.5 23.2 19.8 26.2 21.0 30.2 28.5 39.0 30.5 29.4 22.6

S28 496997 426490 68.4 51.8 34.4 32.2 35.4 40.1 34.5 41.9 41.6 43.0 38.1 41.0 31.5

S29 502309 457081 43.5 30.8 26.9 22.4 22.0 23.5 24.8 27.8 27.7 36.4 35.1 28.9 22.2

S30 504637 440017 44.0 21.3 17.0 25.7 16.3 22.3 24.7 39.4 28.4 25.8 19.9

S31 502215 458409 37.8 12.0 40.6 12.7 15.0 14.3 15.1 12.8 17.6 29.8 27.9 22.7 17.4

S32 504194 440932 28.3 16.5 14.4 17.1 20.3 13.2 19.3 17.6 20.2 25.7 24.9 19.4 14.9

S33 504697 439882 52.9 34.4 23.2 20.3 23.9 24.3 25.1 33.9 34.4 38.7 36.4 30.8 23.7

S34 504505 440305 30.2 16.5 15.2 10.4 14.7 10.8 13.5 15.2 18.4 27.2 22.2 17.4 13.4

S35 495626 427060 74.1 51.9 13.4 32.5 35.8 38.8 35.6 36.9 43.0 51.8 40.7 38.9 30.0

S36 480188 448778 31.6 23.7 15.1 10.7 14.6 14.4 13.6 16.6 13.7 27.9 22.6 18.1 13.9

S37 534034 428009 25.9 19.3 15.5 17.3 21.0 17.5 18.9 19.2 18.9 25.2 21.6 19.6 15.1

S38 503632 439417 30.4 15.1 9.2 9.5 10.8 9.5 13.3 15.6 26.7 25.4 16.3 12.5

S39 502851 439951 29.9 18.4 17.4 11.8 18.1 11.5 16.5 17.2 19.8 26.5 19.8 18.6 14.3

S40 505211 459992 36.8 26.1 18.8 15.9 17.0 23.3 23.1 27.5 26.5 27.2 21.8 23.4 18.0

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DT ID X OS Y OS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Mean: Annual Mean: Annual Mean: Comment Grid Ref Grid Ref Raw Data Annualised and Distance (Easting) (Easting) Bias Adjusted Corrected to (0.77) Nearest Exposure S41 503597 439565 36.9 27.4 19.4 12.4 17.3 17.0 18.1 21.0 25.7 31.5 33.0 23.2 17.9

S42 503879 439241 40.8 26.2 18.6 14.5 19.9 16.6 19.1 22.9 27.3 35.1 28.7 23.9 18.4

S43 503876 439520 31.8 17.8 10.6 12.7 14.2 12.9 14.1 16.9 27.4 23.2 18.0 13.8

S44 489434 432676 41.6 33.0 18.6 14.3 21.0 23.2 21.2 23.7 20.5 28.4 29.0 24.2 18.6

S45 495723 426954 35.6 28.9 28.2 23.7 27.6 24.3 26.1 23.9 26.9 30.0 36.4 28.3 21.8

S46 519669 447651 24.2 23.4 18.1 24.2 26.7 22.9 26.1 26.8 37.2 30.5 25.9 19.9

S47 518649 430475 37.4 29.4 28.2 25.9 30.0 27.1 25.2 32.1 24.3 38.0 38.5 30.2 23.3

S48 504775 439693 27.7 18.7 21.1 15.6 21.7 13.7 17.6 18.7 20.7 27.3 23.2 20.5 15.8

S49 474766 422543 34.3 17.0 13.2 16.0 16.4 13.9 14.0 19.0 24.5 20.4 18.5 14.3

S50 517436 466403 31.6 21.2 16.4 13.0 16.9 15.6 17.9 17.3 15.9 25.6 24.1 19.2 14.8

S51 518258 466752 31.2 11.8 14.5 16.8 17.3 19.0 22.0 28.0 24.2 20.4 15.7

S52 474616 428347 12.1 15.8 13.4 15.5 17.5 26.3 23.7 17.6 13.7

S53 494543 449616 36.8 30.1 12.9 26.5 34.8 31.2 35.7 33.8 22.8 31.5 31.1 28.4 21.9

S54 494675 449632 33.0 23.6 13.1 20.7 26.3 28.5 29.2 30.8 29.6 26.8 28.0 25.4 19.5

S55 496872 426518 38.9 28.2 14.1 15.3 18.7 18.9 16.8 19.8 22.5 24.4 29.8 21.7 16.7

S56 496771 426527 55.2 39.2 17.3 23.8 31.9 34.1 27.6 31.0 32.8 41.9 31.6 31.7 24.4

S57 468165 422932 30.5 20.3 9.2 14.6 18.9 14.8 15.2 21.0 22.6 27.2 30.9 19.6 15.1

S58 492244 431032 45.0 31.3 21.7 20.4 25.7 22.5 30.5 29.0 29.8 32.2 36.7 28.9 22.3

S59 519971 447581 54.2 43.1 27.3 27.1 30.0 27.3 33.3 41.8 38.9 43.8 38.8 36.0 27.7

S60 483507 428557 26.1 18.3 12.3 9.8 13.2 11.0 11.5 13.3 16.8 26.3 21.7 16.0 12.3

S61 495732 426997 52.5 31.3 29.5 36.1 42.6 31.6 34.7 45.4 48.7 51.4 39.5 30.5

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DT ID X OS Y OS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Mean: Annual Mean: Annual Mean: Comment Grid Ref Grid Ref Raw Data Annualised and Distance (Easting) (Easting) Bias Adjusted Corrected to (0.77) Nearest Exposure S62 493089 459101 29.3 20.1 15.6 12.9 13.7 13.9 14.2 17.7 14.5 25.0 20.0 17.5 13.5

S63 485087 443176 32.4 6.6 10.6 13.1 14.3 11.5 16.1 20.3 27.7 23.9 16.6 12.8

S64 502951 429192 37.6 28.9 12.2 14.9 19.2 20.1 20.5 23.2 29.1 30.8 27.7 23.0 17.7

S65 489260 432576 33.4 21.9 13.6 12.6 18.9 15.7 17.0 17.8 26.2 24.2 19.4 15.0

S66 492243 431116 43.0 33.4 11.4 15.9 17.8 23.7 21.3 25.2 26.9 32.7 26.5 24.0 18.5

S67 498492 426550 47.3 43.0 23.2 23.9 24.0 30.5 23.6 28.6 27.8 29.5 20.3 28.4 21.8

S68 504084 426533 45.3 29.3 26.9 21.4 23.0 23.2 25.2 26.2 30.9 39.4 34.0 29.2 22.5

S69 501958 458165 29.6 18.6 13.6 13.0 15.3 13.5 14.0 16.6 18.8 26.4 25.7 18.2 14.0

S70 520021 447520 46.3 36.6 18.1 15.7 44.2 0.9 26.1 23.3 39.7 35.2 24.8 19.1

S71 496860 425815 28.6 26.6 15.3 19.7 29.2 20.9 24.7 30.2 35.8 27.8 25.0 19.2

S72 497222 426412 43.6 38.5 28.6 30.3 31.9 27.5 31.9 31.6 37.5 30.2 32.6 25.1

S73 502101 427375 32.1 19.7 14.0 10.3 12.5 13.5 11.2 16.1 18.3 26.5 20.5 17.2 13.3

S74 471133 455578 38.5 23.1 16.5 13.1 20.0 21.5 23.4 22.5 26.4 28.7 28.0 23.1 17.8

S75 502951 428700 30.2 22.0 8.1 13.1 17.8 16.3 19.5 20.5 27.2 23.9 18.8 14.4

S76 519827 447680 32.6 16.1 15.6 0.8 48.4 24.2 26.2 21.7 31.6 23.4 23.2 17.8

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S78 464192 422112 49.2 37.6 23.2 24.4 35.2 32.1 31.5 38.6 33.0 44.8 42.1 34.4 26.5

S79 463715 421929 30.8 15.2 12.3 17.7 18.3 14.9 21.6 16.1 27.1 26.7 18.0 13.8

S80 464163 422151 38.7 29.2 13.8 27.9 36.3 27.2 32.9 36.7 29.0 36.5 42.1 30.5 23.5

S81 516824 429457 38.6 27.2 14.0 15.7 5.6 18.8 15.1 22.6 24.9 33.0 25.7 21.2 16.3

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DT ID X OS Y OS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Mean: Annual Mean: Annual Mean: Comment Grid Ref Grid Ref Raw Data Annualised and Distance (Easting) (Easting) Bias Adjusted Corrected to (0.77) Nearest Exposure S83 503979 432852 29.3 20.8 14.5 11.2 13.8 13.3 13.5 16.8 20.1 26.4 24.1 18.1 14.0

S84 504063 439233 35.9 21.6 3.0 13.8 18.5 18.4 17.6 19.4 21.8 29.1 27.4 19.2 14.8

S85 504488 439562 32.8 19.7 4.1 10.2 12.7 12.6 12.1 14.7 16.2 27.1 23.0 15.7 12.1

S86 499170 442062 26.5 20.0 14.6 14.1 18.4 15.2 17.4 16.8 21.7 25.8 21.3 18.8 14.5

S87 531349 422779 30.5 19.7 6.4 11.9 14.8 16.4 11.8 17.6 18.0 29.4 24.0 17.2 13.2

S88 510541 445402 26.7 10.0 10.5 12.6 12.9 10.5 14.5 14.7 23.4 19.6 14.9 11.5

S89 512768 445479 29.5 22.7 13.6 13.6 16.9 15.1 13.7 17.4 18.2 27.1 22.0 18.5 14.2

S90 511628 447614 25.4 17.4 7.3 11.8 14.8 13.2 11.3 14.4 14.6 25.2 22.7 15.4 11.9

S91 517024 468184 35.2 23.8 10.9 14.5 18.9 18.0 21.8 21.4 23.9 32.3 31.1 22.0 16.9

S92 522368 470226 22.6 14.3 7.6 9.8 14.7 15.4 17.9 17.4 18.7 18.8 16.2 15.1 11.6

CLICK HERE THEN PASTE COMPLETED DATA ROWS FROM LAQM DATA PROCESSING TOOL (IF UTILISED)

☒ All erroneous data has been removed from the NO2 diffusion tube dataset presented in Table B.1 (confirm by selecting in box). ☒ Annualisation has been conducted where data capture is <75% and >25% in line with LAQM.TG16 (confirm by selecting in box). ☐ Local bias adjustment factor used (confirm by selecting in box). ☒ National bias adjustment factor used (confirm by selecting in box). ☒ Where applicable, data has been distance corrected for relevant exposure in the final column (confirm by selecting in box). ☒ East Riding of Yorkshire Council confirm that all 2020 diffusion tube data has been uploaded to the Diffusion Tube Data Entry System (confirm by selecting in box). Notes: 3 Exceedances of the NO2 annual mean objective of 40µg/m are shown in bold. 3 NO2 annual means exceeding 60µg/m , indicating a potential exceedance of the NO2 1-hour mean objective are shown in bold and underlined. See Appendix C for details on bias adjustment and annualisation.

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Appendix C: Supporting Technical Information / Air Quality Monitoring Data QA/QC

New or Changed Sources Identified Within East Riding of Yorkshire Council During 2020

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council have seen an increase in the number of planning applications received for biomass combustion units. This is possibly linked to the requirements of the Non-Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive payments scheme, which has now closed to new applicants. Where the proposal may exceed the 1MW thermal input threshold it is referred to the Environment Agency so a suitable permit can be applied for under the Medium Combustion Directive. The East Riding of Yorkshire Council would welcome any measures to bring smaller biomass plants under the Environmental Permitting (England Wales) Regulations 2016 as Part B installations.

Planning applications have been received during 2020 for a Crematorium, various warehouse and transport distribution hubs, along with numerous large housing developments on the fringes of existing residential settlements. Air Quality Assessments (AQA) have been submitted with these applications and East Riding of Yorkshire Council has not identified any new sources where the long-term (annual) assessment of the effects associated with the proposed development has been assessed as significant.

Additional Air Quality Works Undertaken by East Riding of Yorkshire Council During 2020

East Riding of Yorkshire Council has not completed any additional works within the reporting year of 2020.

QA/QC of Diffusion Tube Monitoring

A network of nitrogen dioxide diffusion tubes is deployed at roadside and kerbside locations across the Council’s area (see Appendix D). Tubes supplied and analysed under contract by Socotec (Didcot) are prepared using the 50% TEA in Acetone method, in

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accordance with procedures set out in the Harmonisation Practical Guidance. Socotec are a UKAS accredited laboratory. The bias adjustment factor (0.77) derived from the National Diffusion Tube Bias Adjustment Factor Spreadsheet is applied to all annual mean diffusion tube data presented in this report.

Diffusion tubes are delivered by Royal Mail to an officer’s home address. These are then stored in a refrigerator until they are needed. Due to the size of the East Riding of Yorkshire, diffusion tubes are split between two officers on a geographic basis. As a result of other workloads it is not always possible to change the diffusion tubes on the allocated date, typically a Wednesday, the majority of tubes are changed over between the Tuesday and Thursday of that week. Once changed they are posted via Royal Mail back to Socotec and the exposure spreadsheet is emailed direct to Socotec.

Diffusion Tube Annualisation

Annualisation was required from diffusion tubes 19 and 52. Continuous monitoring data was obtained from nearby AURN Stations at Hull Holderness Road, Hull Freetown and York Fishergate. This process is summarised in Table C.2

Diffusion Tube Bias Adjustment Factors The diffusion tube data presented within the 2021 ASR have been corrected for bias using an adjustment factor. Bias represents the overall tendency of the diffusion tubes to under or over-read relative to the reference chemiluminescence analyser. LAQM.TG16 provides guidance with regard to the application of a bias adjustment factor to correct diffusion tube monitoring. Triplicate co-location studies can be used to determine a local bias factor based on the comparison of diffusion tube results with data taken from NOx/NO2 continuous analysers. Alternatively, the national database of diffusion tube co-location surveys provides bias factors for the relevant laboratory and preparation method.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council have applied a national bias adjustment factor of 0.77 to the 2020 monitoring data. A summary of bias adjustment factors used by East Riding of Yorkshire Council over the past five years is presented in Table C.1.

A national bias adjustment factor of 0.77 was chosen using the National Bias Adjustment Factor Spreadsheet, version 03/21.

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Figure C 1 - National Bias Adjustment Factor Spreadsheet, version 03/21

Table C.1 – Bias Adjustment Factor

Year Local or National If National, Version of Adjustment Factor National Spreadsheet

2020 National 03/21 0.77

2019 National 03/20 0.75

2018 National 03/19 0.76

2017 National 03/18 0.77

2016 National 03/17 V2 0.77

NO2 Fall-off with Distance from the Road Wherever possible, local authorities should ensure that monitoring locations are representative of exposure. However, where this is not possible, the NO2 concentration at the nearest location relevant for exposure should be estimated using the Diffusion Tube

Data Processing Tool/NO2 fall-off with distance calculator available on the LAQM Support

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website. Where appropriate, non-automatic annual mean NO2 concentrations corrected for distance are presented in Table B.1.

No diffusion tube NO2 monitoring locations within East Riding of Yorkshire Council required distance correction during 2020.

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Table C.2 – Annualisation Summary (concentrations presented in µg/m3)

Raw Data Annualised Annualisation Time Data Time Annualisation Annualisation Annualisation Average Diffusion Factor Hull Weighted Weighted Factor Hull Factor York Factor York Annualisation Comments Tube ID Holderness Annual Annual Freetown Fishergate Bootham Factor Road Mean Mean (µg/m3) (µg/m3) S19 0.9468 0.9269 0.9747 0.9494 16.3 15.5 S52 1.0064 1.0357 0.9839 1.0086 17.6 17.8

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Appendix D: Map(s) of Monitoring Locations and AQMAs

Figure D.1 – Map of Non-Automatic Monitoring Site

The council has developed an interactive map showing the locations of all current and historic nitrogen dioxide diffusion tubes in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The following map extracts show the location of the diffusion tubes exposed in 2020.

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Appendix E: Summary of Air Quality Objectives in England

Table E.1 – Air Quality Objectives in England7

Pollutant Air Quality Objective: Concentration Air Quality Objective: Measured as

3 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) 200µg/m not to be exceeded more than 18 times a year 1-hour mean

3 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) 40µg/m Annual mean

Particulate Matter 50µg/m3, not to be exceeded more than 35 times a year 24-hour mean (PM10)

Particulate Matter 40µg/m3 Annual mean (PM10)

3 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) 350µg/m , not to be exceeded more than 24 times a year 1-hour mean

3 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) 125µg/m , not to be exceeded more than 3 times a year 24-hour mean

3 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) 266µg/m , not to be exceeded more than 35 times a year 15-minute mean

7 The units are in microgrammes of pollutant per cubic metre of air (µg/m3).

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Appendix F: Impact of COVID-19 upon LAQM

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on society. Inevitably, COVID-19 has also had an impact on the environment, with implications to air quality at local, regional and national scales.

COVID-19 has presented various challenges for Local Authorities with respect to undertaking their statutory LAQM duties in the 2021 reporting year. Recognising this, Defra provided various advice updates throughout 2020 to English authorities, particularly concerning the potential disruption to air quality monitoring programmes, implementation of Air Quality Action Plans (AQAPs) and LAQM statutory reporting requirements. Defra has also issued supplementary guidance for LAQM reporting in 2021 to assist local authorities in preparing their 2021 ASR. Where applicable, this advice has been followed.

Despite the challenges that the pandemic has given rise to, the events of 2020 have also provided Local Authorities with an opportunity to quantify the air quality impacts associated with wide-scale and extreme intervention, most notably in relation to emissions of air pollutants arising from road traffic. The vast majority (>95%) of AQMAs declared within the UK are related to road traffic emissions, where attainment of the annual mean objective for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is considered unlikely. On 23rd March 2020, the UK Government released official guidance advising all members of public to stay at home, with work- related travel only permitted when absolutely necessary. During this initial national lockdown (and to a lesser extent other national and regional lockdowns that followed), marked reductions in vehicle traffic were observed; Department for Transport (DfT) data8 suggests reductions in vehicle traffic of up to 70% were experienced across the UK by mid-April, relative to pre COVID-19 levels.

This reduction in travel in turn gave rise to a change of air pollutant emissions associated with road traffic, i.e. nitrous oxides (NOx), and exhaust and non-exhaust particulates (PM).

8 Prime Minister’s Office, COVID-19 briefing on the 31st of May 2020

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The Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG)9 has estimated that during the initial lockdown period in 2020, within urbanised areas of the UK reductions in NO2 annual mean concentrations were between 20 and 30% relative to pre-pandemic levels, which represents an absolute reduction of between 10 to 20µg/m3 if expressed relative to annual mean averages. During this period, changes in PM2.5 concentrations were less marked than those of NO2. PM2.5 concentrations are affected by both local sources and the transport of pollution from wider regions, often from well beyond the UK. Through analysis of AURN monitoring data for 2018-2020, AQEG have detailed that PM2.5 concentrations during the initial lockdown period are of the order 2 to 5µg/m3 lower relative to those that would be expected under business-as-usual conditions.

As restrictions are gradually lifted, the challenge is to understand how these air quality improvements can benefit the long-term health of the population.

Impacts of COVID-19 on Air Quality within East Riding of Yorkshire Council

The various periods of lockdown experienced during 2020 led to a number of manufacturing installations permitted under the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 closing down for varying periods of time. This will have had an impact on the emissions of primarily particulate matter in the form of PM10 and PM2.5. This is not able to be quantified due to the fact that the council does not currently undertake any monitoring of particulates.

The council's own fleet covered significantly fewer miles during 2020, however from late 2020 into early 2021 the monthly mileage levels were back up to pre-pandemic levels. A new vehicle tracking system has been rolled out in 2020 and this will hopefully be able to provide accurate data on the mileage trends of the council fleet post-pandemic.

Traffic count data during 2020 showed a general reduction in traffic. The highlights are shown below:

9 Air Quality Expert Group, Estimation of changes in air pollution emissions, concentrations and exposure during the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK, June 2020

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Traffic figures are taken from every Friday since the start of the pandemic compared to similar Fridays in 2019

A614 Front Street, Middleton on the Wolds: In the first week of lockdown (March 2020) the traffic volume dropped to 2419 vehicles, 30% of which was HGV traffic. The same week in 2019 had seen 9604 vehicles (of which 12% were HGV) in a day so this was a 75% decrease in traffic. Comparing June 2019 (9726) to June 2021 (13376) shows that traffic is approximately 44% above 2019 volumes and HGV percentage has decreased to 10%.

A164 Humber Bridge to Beverley - We have several locations along this route: Humber Bridge Northern Approach Road - In the first week of lockdown (March 2020) the traffic volume dropped to 6804 vehicles, 16% of which was HGV traffic. The same week in 2019 had seen 21695 vehicles (of which 9% were HGV) in a day so this was a 69% decrease in traffic. Comparing June 2019 (21240) to June 2021 (21684) shows that traffic is approximately 2% above 2019 volumes and HGV percentage has decreased to 10%.

Near Lazaats Restaurant, A614 nr Cottingham - In the first week of lockdown (March 2020) the traffic volume dropped to 10948 vehicles, 30% of which was HGV traffic. The same week in 2019 had seen 30724 vehicles (of which 7% were HGV) in a day so this was a 64% decrease in traffic. Comparing June 2019 (33160) to June 2021 (32514) shows that traffic is approximately 2% below 2019 volumes and HGV percentage has decreased to 7%

Queensgate, Beverley - In the first week of lockdown (March 2020) the traffic volume dropped to 6671 vehicles, 4% of which was HGV traffic. The same week in 2019 had seen 18427 vehicles (of which 3% were HGV) in a day so this was a 64% decrease in traffic. Comparing June 2019 (17981) to June 2021 (18515) shows that traffic is approximately 3% above 2019 volumes and HGV percentage has decreased to 3%.

Minster Way, Beverley - In the first week of lockdown (March 2020) the traffic volume dropped to 4943 vehicles, 8% of which was HGV traffic. The same week in 2019 had seen 11864 vehicles (of which 6% were HGV) in a day so this was a 58% decrease in traffic.

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Comparing June 2019 (11803) to June 2021 (11255) shows that traffic is approximately 5% below 2019 volumes and HGV percentage has decreased to 7%

A1079 between Hull and York A1079 Beverley Bypass South of Jocks Lodge - In the first week of lockdown (March 2020) the traffic volume dropped to 7183 vehicles, 10% of which was HGV traffic. The same week in 2019 had seen 22355 vehicles (of which 8% were HGV) in a day so this was a 68% decrease in traffic. Comparing June 2019 (21700) to June 2021 (21987) shows that traffic is approximately 1% above 2019 volumes and HGV percentage has decreased to 8%

A1079 Beverley Bypass North of Jocks Lodge - In the first week of lockdown (March 2020) the traffic volume dropped to 7044 vehicles, 13% of which was HGV traffic. The same week in 2019 had seen 22840 vehicles (of which 8% were HGV) in a day so this was a 69% decrease in traffic. Comparing June 2019 (21903) to June 2021 (21875) shows that traffic is approximately 0.1% below 2019 volumes and HGV percentage has decreased to 9%

A1079 York Road, Bishop Burton - In the first week of lockdown (March 2020) the traffic volume dropped to 3286 vehicles, 21% of which was HGV traffic. The same week in 2019 had seen 12117 vehicles (of which 11% were HGV) in a day so this was a 73% decrease in traffic. Comparing June 2019 (11559) to June 2021 (11491) shows that traffic is approximately 0.6% below 2019 volumes and HGV percentage has decreased to 12%

A1079 Arras Hilll, Market Weighton - In the first week of lockdown (March 2020) the traffic volume dropped to 3556 vehicles, 21% of which was HGV traffic. The same week in 2019 had seen 12004 vehicles (of which 12% were HGV) in a day so this was a 70% decrease in traffic. Comparing June 2019 (11301) to June 2021 (11443) shows that traffic is approximately 1% above 2019 volumes and HGV percentage has decreased to 12%

A1079 Market Weighton Bypass - In the first week of lockdown (March 2020) the traffic volume dropped to 5031 vehicles, 23% of which was HGV traffic. The same week in 2019 had seen 14846 vehicles (of which 12% were HGV) in a day so this was a 72% decrease in traffic. Comparing June 2019 (14472) to June 2021 (13867) shows that traffic is approximately 4% below 2019 volumes and HGV percentage has decreased to 13%

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A1079 West of Shiptonthorpe - In the first week of lockdown (March 2020) the traffic volume dropped to 5604 vehicles, 20% of which was HGV traffic. The same week in 2019 had seen 19981 vehicles (of which 9% were HGV) in a day so this was a 58% decrease in traffic. Comparing June 2019 (19559) to June 2021 (19406) shows that traffic is approximately 0.1% below 2019 volumes and HGV percentage has decreased to 10%

A1079 Barmby Moor - In the first week of lockdown (March 2020) the traffic volume dropped to 6004 vehicles, 19% of which was HGV traffic. The same week in 2019 had seen 18267 vehicles (of which 10% were HGV) in a day so this was a 67% decrease in traffic. Comparing June 2019 (18054) to June 2021 (12236) shows that traffic is approximately 32% below 2019 volumes and HGV percentage has decreased to 12%

A1079 Kexby - In the first week of lockdown (March 2020) the traffic volume dropped to 3408 vehicles, 15% of which was HGV traffic. The same week in 2019 had seen 20304 vehicles (of which 9% were HGV) in a day so this was an 83% decrease in traffic. Comparing June 2019 (20094) to June 2021 (17669) shows that traffic is approximately 12% below 2019 volumes and HGV percentage has decreased to 8%

Due to the lockdowns imposed during 2020 there was a significant reduction in the number of mileage claims submitted by council staff using their own vehicles to undertake council business. This is shown in the following tables.

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Table F 1 – Reduction in mileage claims during 2020/21 compared with 2019/20

2019/20 Fuel Type Scheme Diesel Petrol Electric n/a Total

Standard 2,617,550 4,576,672 6,357 - 7,200,579 Lease 205,067 122,922 11,968 - 339,957 100+ Miles 6,037 11,114 - - 17,151 Training 51,733 126,541 - - 178,274 Mopeds and Motorcycle User - 167 - - 167

7,736,128

2020/21 Fuel Type Scheme Diesel Petrol Electric n/a Total

Standard 1,638,541 2,400,801 2,721 - 4,042,063 Lease 75,810 77,130 7,237 - 160,177 100+ Miles 2,011 2,360 - - 4,371 Training 5,830 13,740 - - 19,570 Mopeds and Motorcycle User 113 113

4,226,294

This shows that mileage undertaken by council staff using their own vehicles during 2020/21 was 54% of the pre-COVID level in 2019/20

Opportunities Presented by COVID-19 upon LAQM within East Riding of Yorkshire Council

During 2020 a lot of local, regional, and national news focused on the impact on air quality of not only the reduced traffic but also the possible links with poor air quality and an increase in the severity of the illness. This will hopefully lead to an increased public awareness of local air quality and the impact that an individual’s choices can have on their exposure to poor air quality. It is possible this could lead to an increase in the uptake of alternative modes of travel such as scooters and bikes, where people may have previously used busy public transport pre-COVID.

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The council is currently undertaking an Agile Working Project to see what lessons can be learnt from the way the council has adapted to working in a more agile manner during the periods of lockdown experienced in 2020. Many staff have been working from home in an effective manner which has reduced the need to travel to offices. Staff surveys are underway to see how a blended model of office and agile working can be adopted in the future. This is likely to reduce the mileage travelled by employees in the future.

Challenges and Constraints Imposed by COVID-19 upon LAQM within East Riding of Yorkshire Council

• During the initial lockdown period in March and April 2020 there was disruption to the changeover of diffusion tubes. The normal changeover scheduled to take place in the first week of April 2020 was not able to be undertaken. Therefore, the March 2020 tubes were exposed for two exposure periods. Impact rating: SMALL • This also led to diffusion tubes being stored for longer than normal. However, they were continually stored in a refrigerator. Impact rating: SMALL • As with previous years, a national bias adjustment factor has been utilised to adjust the diffusion tube results for 2020. Within 2019 there were 24 co-location studies that were utilised to calculate the bias factor for the laboratory and preparation method used. For 2020, this number has reduced to 22. There is therefore the potential for a slightly greater degree of uncertainty associated with the resultant

annual mean NO2 concentrations in 2020 than in previous years. Impact rating: No impact.

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Table F 2 – Impact Matrix

Category Impact Rating: None Impact Rating: Small Impact Rating: Medium Impact Rating: Large

Automatic Monitoring – Data Capture More than 75% data capture 50 to 75% data capture 25 to 50% data capture Less than 25% data capture (%)

Automatic Monitoring – QA/QC Adherence to requirements as Routine calibrations taken place Routine calibrations taken place Routine calibrations not undertaken Regime defined in LAQM.TG16 frequently but not to normal regime. infrequently and service and within extended period (e.g. 3 to 4 Audits undertaken alongside service maintenance regimes adhered to. No months). Interruption to service and and maintenance programmes audit achieved maintenance regime and no audit achieved

Passive Monitoring – Data Capture More than 75% data capture 50 to 75% data capture 25 to 50% data capture Less than 25% data capture (%)

Passive Monitoring – Bias Adjustment Bias adjustment undertaken as <25% impact on normal number of 25-50% impact on normal number of >50% impact on normal number of Factor normal available bias adjustment colocation available bias adjustment studies available bias adjustment studies studies (2020 vs 2019) (2020 vs 2019) (2020 vs 2019) and/or applied bias adjustment factor studies not considered representative of local regime

Passive Monitoring – Adherence to Defra diffusion tube exposure Tubes left out for two exposure Tubes left out for three exposure Tubes left out for more than three Changeover Dates calendar adhered to periods periods exposure periods

Passive Monitoring – Storage of Tubes stored in accordance with Tubes stored for longer than normal Tubes unable to be stored according Tubes stored for so long that they Tubes laboratory guidance and analysed but adhering to laboratory guidance to be laboratory guidance but were unable to be analysed prior to promptly. analysed prior to expiry date expiry date. Data unable to be used

AQAP – Measure Implementation Unaffected Short delay (<6 months) in Long delay (>6 months) in No progression in development of a development of a new AQAP, but is development of a new AQAP, but is new AQAP on-going on-going

AQAP – New AQAP Development Unaffected Short delay (<6 months) in Long delay (>6 months) in No progression in development of a development of a new AQAP, but is development of a new AQAP, but is new AQAP on-going on-going

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Glossary of Terms

Abbreviation Description

AQAP Air Quality Action Plan - A detailed description of measures, outcomes, achievement dates and implementation methods, showing how the local authority intends to achieve air quality limit values’

AQMA Air Quality Management Area – An area where air pollutant concentrations exceed / are likely to exceed the relevant air quality objectives. AQMAs are declared for specific pollutants and objectives

ASR Annual Status Report

Defra Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

DMRB Design Manual for Roads and Bridges – Air quality screening tool produced by Highways England

EU European Union

FDMS Filter Dynamics Measurement System

LAQM Local Air Quality Management

NO2 Nitrogen Dioxide

NOx Nitrogen Oxides

PM10 Airborne particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 10µm or less

PM2.5 Airborne particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5µm or less

QA/QC Quality Assurance and Quality Control

SO2 Sulphur Dioxide

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References

• Local Air Quality Management Technical Guidance LAQM.TG16. April 2021. Published by Defra in partnership with the Scottish Government, Welsh Assembly Government and Department of the Environment Northern Ireland. • Local Air Quality Management Policy Guidance LAQM.PG16. May 2016. Published by Defra in partnership with the Scottish Government, Welsh Assembly Government and Department of the Environment Northern Ireland. • East Riding of Yorkshire Council 2020 Air Quality Annual Status Report • East Riding of Yorkshire Council 2019 Air Quality Annual Status Report • East Riding of Yorkshire Council 2018 Air Quality Annual Status Report • East Riding of Yorkshire Council 2017 Air Quality Annual Status Report • East Riding of Yorkshire Council 2016 Air Quality Annual Status Report • East Riding of Yorkshire Council 2015 Updating and Screening Assessment. • East Riding of Yorkshire Council 2014 Annual Progress Report. • East Riding of Yorkshire Council 2013 Annual Progress Report. • East Riding of Yorkshire Council 2012 Updating Screening and Assessment • Public Health England Fingerprints

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