Since 1997 the government has required local councils to review and assess air quality in their area with reference to the pollutants specified in the National Air Quality Strategy. The council declared the borough an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) in 2003 as the review and assessment process showed that air quality in the borough was not likely to meet the National Air Quality Objectives by the target dates.

Emissions from road traffic have been identified as the major source of pollution in the borough. Air quality in the borough is also affected by pollution generated in neighbouring authorities and across London. The south east of England is also affected by air pollution, particularly fine particles originating in continental Europe.

Annual status reports

Updating and screening assessments

For review and assessment reports prior to 2009 please contact ehealth@merton.gov.uk.

Action plan

Local councils who have declared themselves an AQMA are required to produce an Air Quality Action Plan to outline the measures the authority intends to take in pursuit of the National Air Quality objectives in its area.

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Contact us

Environmental Health Section
Merton Council
Merton Civic Centre
London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX

Telephone: 020 8545 3025
Email:  ehealth@merton.gov.uk