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To: John Holdich, Leader of Peterborough City Council; Stewart Jackson, Peterborough MP; Shailesh Vara, North-West Cambridgeshire MP.
Let Peterborough Breathe - Clean Air Petition
We the undersigned want the leader of Peterborough City Council in co-operation with both MPs Stewart Jackson and Shailesh Vara to
• Take all the necessary steps towards reducing air pollution in Peterborough by having a defined clean air zone within the city centre of Peterborough.
• To discourage the most polluting motor traffic in the city centre and nearby schools.
• To meet with Stagecoach the current bus provider to clean up vehicle emissions from their diesel-run buses in order to reduce air pollution. To include major progress on upgrading local buses to safe emissions levels within the next five years (Euro VI standard for diesel double decker buses and ultra low emissions standard such as electric engines for single deckers buses).
• To prioritise strong measures to promote walking, cycling and public transport through a reward loyalty card system which rewards residents for using alternative methods of transport instead of a motor vehicle.
Why is this important?
Peterborough is one of the most car friendly cities in the United Kingadom with its transport links and parkways. Air pollution is increasing more and more through new distribution companies being attracted to the city and people moving to the city due to work. We urgently need to be reduce Peterborough's air pollution in order prevent this affecting resident's health and wellbeing. Peterborough is wanting to be the UK's Environmental Capital. By addressing increasing air pollution in our city this would send a clear message to the rest of the UK that our political representatIves are concerned and proactively wanting to address this serious situation and find a solution.
Air pollution causes permanent lung damage in babies and young children and exacerbates lung and heart disease in older people, and particularly affects people living in the city centre and near busy roads. In 2014 air pollution levels reached record highs in Peterborough with people complaining of breathing difficulties.
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/environment/health-worry-as-air-pollution-quality-in-peterborough-hits-worst-level-1-5978333
London and other cities are implementing Clean Air Zones. Peterborough should not be left behind. The people of Peterborough deserve healthy, clean air.
How it will be delivered
Deliver in person to Peterborough Town Hall.
