How Can I Contact Air Quality Specialists?If you need any further information about the Borough's air quality, our contact details are given below: Pollution Control
Address: Telephone: (01226) 772468 Please note there is no answering service outside normal office hours. Fax No: (01226) 775699 E-mail: regulatoryservices@barnsley.gov.uk Our aim is to investigate complaints about environmental pollution, to monitor the environment on behalf of residents and to enforce the relevant laws where necessary. We also seek to improve the environment for residents using our involvement with othe service areas provided by the Council, and working with other agencies. Other Useful ContactsThe following links may also be of interest: The UK National Air Quality Information Archive – national and regional air quality forecasts and information, including the latest air quality results, specialist reports, frequently asked questions and the archive of national data. Care4Air - South Yorkshires campaign to raise awareness of Air Quality in the region. Coordinated by the four South Yorkshire local authorities.
South Yorkshire Vehicle Emissions Testing Partnership
- (SYVET) is a joint venture between Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield councils,
South Yorkshire Police and the Highways Agency. Its aim is to emphasise the importance of
maintaining clean and efficient vehicles, which benefit the motorist by being cheaper to run,
and benefit the environment by emitting less pollution. South Yorkshire Travel Wise - Information on Public Transport in South Yorkshire. The Encyclopaedia of the Atmospheric Environment – all you needed to know about air quality, acid rain, climate change etc. The National Society of Clean Air and Environmental Protection – this registered charity has been involved in air quality for over one hundred years. This site contains useful information on legislation, facts about air quality, and measures to be taken to reduce air pollution. M1 Clean Air Partnership – initiatives undertaken by Sheffield City Council and Rotherham Borough Council to reduce air pollution associated with the M1 motorway. Travel Calculator – How your journeys affect the Environment. The following leaflets can be downloaded Department of Health - Air Pollution and Health Information Pack. Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Air Pollution – what it means for your health.
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Working together for Clean Air The South Yorkshire Energy Efficiency Advice Centre - Welcome to SAVE ‘n’ WARM Disclaimer: The content of these links are not the responsibility of Barnsley MBC, and do not necessarily represent the views of the Authority, or provide any endorsement of the contents within the link. In addition, Barnsley MBC do not have any control over the reliability of the above links. |
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