Government obtains the right to add or substitute exceptions to avoid disclosing information Information may relate to European Commission’s imminent infraction decision on PM10 The Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber) has made a landmark decision on an access to information appeal involving the Home Office and the Information Commissioner’s Office. The decision gives the Government … Read more
Simon Birkett
Clean Air in London exacts promise from Mayor to deliver compensatory measures which will ensure cleaner air for west London despite the removal of the WEZ Mayor Johnson has created a ‘substantive legitimate expectation’ that offsetting measures will be introduced to ensure not only that there is no worsening of air quality within the western … Read more
Friends of the Earth/Clean Air in London press release Government attempts to keep London air pollution information secret A freedom of information tribunal is being urged by environmental campaigners to reject Government attempts to keep secret sections of ministerial briefing papers on air pollution in London. The Government’s appeal against a previous ruling to make … Read more
Mayor Johnson takes more backward steps and gambles with health-based air quality laws Mayor makes last ditch effort to support the reapplication by the self-styled ‘greenest Government ever’ for a time extension until 2011 to comply with legal standards for dangerous airborne particles (PM10) ‘Clean Air in London’ urges the European Commission to reject the … Read more
An introduction to poor air quality in London By Simon Birkett, Founder and Director of Clean Air in London ‘Unlimited and free access to clean air of an acceptable quality is a fundamental human necessity and right’ and ‘an unequal distribution of health risks over the population raises concerns of environmental justice and equity’ Source: … Read more
Clean Air in London considering suing Mayor of London over air pollution consequences of removing the western extension of congestion charging zone (WEZ) Clean Air in London issues Letter before Action to Mayor of London to show how seriously it takes the increase in air pollution that would arise if Mayor Johnson removes the WEZ … Read more
Boris Johnson Mayor of London Greater London Authority City Hall Queen’s Walk More London London SE1 2AA 4 December 2010 Dear Mayor Johnson Two bold steps within one week to address London’s air pollution problems Thank you for your letter of 29 November in which you graciously declined an invitation to become an honorary Founder … Read more
Government response to Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee Report into Air Quality shows it is in a muddle. Ministers think they can choose when they comply with public health laws ‘Government intends to comply with Community law and to avoid infraction and any fines that could result.’ ‘Coalition agreement includes the commitment to work towards full … Read more
Honorary Founder Supporters include Former Mayor Ken Livingstone, the Campaign for Better Transport, ClientEarth, Environmental Protection UK, Friends of the Earth and the London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies. Leading politicians from all the main parties are also included Mayor Johnson says: “I fully support the principal objective of Clean Air in London which … Read more
Boris Johnson Mayor of London Greater London Authority City Hall The Queen’s Walk More London London SE1 2AA Conformed and sent by email and post: [email protected] and [email protected] 12 August 2010 Dear Mayor Johnson and GLA Air Quality team Mayor Johnson should reject draft Air Quality Strategy for not being ‘fit for purpose’. Daily limit value … Read more
Abolishing Western Extension Zone would increase London’s illegal air pollution levels Campaign for Better Transport, Campaign for Clean Air in London, ClientEarth, Environmental Protection UK and Friends of the Earth condemn proposal to remove WEZ and argue consultation is invalid The Mayor of London’s proposal to remove the Western Extension of the Congestion Charging Zone … Read more
Boris Johnson Mayor of London Greater London Authority City Hall The Queen‟s Walk More London London SE1 2AA Congestion Charge Variation Order consultation (WEZ) Transport for London Windsor House 42-50 Victoria Street London SW1H 0TL By email: [email protected] and [email protected] 27 July 2010 Dear Mayor Johnson and Transport for London The Campaign for Clean Air … Read more
