Decision
Analysis
outcome: The decision was to approve the Air Quality Status Report 2026 and the updated Action Plan.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the Air Quality Status Report 2026 and the updated Action Plan by the Department of Food Environment and Rural Affairs.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the Air Quality Status Report 2026 and the updated Action Plan.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it aligns with the Council's corporate priorities of protecting the environment and ensuring community safety.
affected_stakeholders: ["Department of Food Environment and Rural Affairs", "Local authorities in England", "Wider public audience"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.broxtowe.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2410
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To advise Members of the latest Air Quality Status Report which has been submitted to the Department of Food Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). This is in accordance with the Council’s Corporate Priority of Environment – protect the environment for the future and Community Safety – a safe place for everyone.
Content: Each year, the Department of Food Environment and Rural Affairs requires all local authorities in England to produce an Annual Status Report in respect of air quality for the preceding calendar year. The production of an Annual Status Report is intended to aid local transparency, increase accessibility of air quality to the wider public audience and encourage buy-in to delivering air quality improvement measures by those best placed to assist. RESOLVED that the Air Quality Status Report 2026 and the updated Action Plan, be approved. Reason This is in accordance with the Council’s corporate priority of Environment – protect the environment for the future and Community Safety – a safe place for everyone.
Date of Decision: July 21, 2026