COUNCILLORS are calling for the monitoring of air quality around Warrington’s schools.
They see a reduction of emissions from idling vehicles around schools could significantly reduce pollution at these sites.
Cllr Linda Dirir (pictured) is to put a motion to next week’s meeting of Warrington Borough Council, supported by Cllr Rebecca Knowles.
She warns that incidences of asthma in children are increasing and asks that the council fully supports a current national campaign
“SoICanBreathe” (BBC TV) to reduce emissions from idling vehicles including diesel powered school buses around the school gate.
Cllr Dirir asks that her motion be referred to the council’s Protecting the Most Vulnerable Policy Committee so that it may consider ways that the council, in order to reduce emissions and improve the health of children, can effect change in drivers behaviour by encouraging them to turn their engines off when stationary.
This could include working with PCSO`s and liaison with Head teachers, Governing Bodies and bus contractors, the councillors suggest.
