Cleaning Up Your Air

June 19, 2018 in News

You probably won't be aware in our District about 'Clean Air Day' on the 21st June. Our council has been reluctant to promote it and despite me questioning them on their plans I've still not received a response. For years in our district (particularly Rayleigh) we have had illegal levels of air pollution. With little action by the Council to try to reduce it. We continue to suffer this invisible killer. If you, like me, want to take matters into your own hands here are some tips for reducing air pollution outside.

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James Newport

Essex County Councillor for Rayleigh North, Rochford District Councillor for Downhall & Rawreth and Rayleigh Town Councillor for Sweyne.