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<p>The 2017 UK Plan for Tackling Roadside Nitrogen Dioxide Concentrations outlines
how local authorities with persistent NO2 exceedances, identified using national modelling,
must take robust action to improve air quality. We are working closely with these
local authorities and making £880m of funding available to deliver compliance with
NO2 levels as soon as possible.</p><p> </p><p>Local authorities are also required
to review and assess local air quality. If their assessment shows that local pollution
levels exceed local air quality objectives they must declare an Air Quality Management
Area and develop an Air Quality Action Plan with the aim of reducing air pollution
to within statutory limits.</p><p> </p><p>Local authorities have a range of powers
to take action to reduce pollution from road vehicles, such as restricting car access
around schools and enforcing anti-idling laws. In addition, Defra’s Air Quality Grant
programme provides funding to local authorities for projects in local communities
to tackle air pollution. The Government has awarded over £64 million in funding since
the air quality grant started in 1997.</p>
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