Sefton Green Party welcomes publication of Air Quality Update
The recommendation in the recent Air Quality Update by Sefton Council was to start planning for the introduction of a Clean Air Zone for the Waterloo, Seaforth, Litherland, and Bootle areas. This would tackle air pollution caused by HGVs accessing the Port of Liverpool-and Sefton Green Party believes this cannot happen fast enough.
Neil Doolin, spokesperson for Sefton Green Party, says:
“Residents have waited too long for Sefton Council to take action. Lives are being lost every year. Debilitating illnesses, including asthma and chronic obstructive airway diseases, are increasing. The Clean Air Zone is very much needed to tackle the problem of poor air quality in South Sefton. Poor air quality has massive implications for the health of children living in our community.
“Decisive action must be taken immediately to protect the health and wellbeing of our local residents. Sefton Council must stop prevaricating and do what needs to be done.”
Evidence suggests Clean Air Zones have proven to be the most effective tool at a council’s disposal to combat air pollution, and the Sefton Green Party agrees with the Air Quality Report’s focus on commercial vehicles rather than private car owners. It’s time Sefton Council took on Peel Ports and put the community’s health before the interests of big business.
