To consider a report of the Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Climate Change.

1. That the current activity and progress to date to improve safety and air quality around schools be noted.

2. That the expected outcomes as set out in the report be noted.

3. That the initiatives and next steps in order to further improve safety and air quality be approved.

The Executive Member for Environment, Air Quality and Climate Change submitted a report which provided an update for the Executive on initiatives and activity supporting the Council’s commitment to road safety and improving air quality in and around schools in the Borough, and on the work resulting from the Safety Around Schools inter-departmental working group. In discussion, Members raised issues including: the timescale for potential of enhanced enforcement authority across Greater Manchester; the potential usage of funds arising from enforcement activity; the methodology used to select participating schools and the possibility of wider benefits arising from 20 MPH speed zones.

            RESOLVED -

(1)       That the current activity and progress to date to improve safety and air quality around schools be noted.

(2)       That the expected outcomes as set out in the report be noted.

(3)       That the initiatives and next steps in order to further improve safety and air quality be approved.