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<p>The Mayor of London is responsible for air quality in the capital and has reserve
powers under the 1995 Environment Act to enable this.</p><p> </p><p>Local authorities
have discretionary powers to restrict car access to schools and enforce anti-idling
laws outside schools.</p><p> </p><p>Local authorities are best placed to target action
to improve local air quality. The Government’s Air Quality Grant Programme provides
funding to local authorities for projects in local communities to tackle air pollution
and reduce emissions which may include action targeting schools. The Government has
awarded over £60 million in funding since the air quality grant started in 1997, including
£3 million in 2018/19. Hackney Council has benefited from this fund.</p><p> </p><p>The
Government has put in place a £3.5 billion plan to improve air quality and reduce
harmful nitrogen dioxide emissions. Our Clean Air Strategy sets out measures we are
taking to improve air quality and reduce emissions of pollution, improving public
health.</p>
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