Government announces £11m air quality funding boost for local authorities

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Air pollution monitor in Camden, North London (Credit: London Borough of Camden)
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Air pollution monitor in Camden, North London (Credit: London Borough of Camden)

Funding will help councils beef up regional air quality strategies and boost public awareness of pollution risks

The government has announced it is to fund further measures to improve public awareness of the risks of air pollution, following recommendations made in the coroner's report following the death of Ella...

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