Norwich City Council is asking residents in Norwich, Norfolk, to share their views by 30 March 2026 on a new plan to improve air quality and protect local health across the city. Local leaders want to tackle areas where pollution remains high, such as St Augustine’s Street and Grapes Hill, despite a recent electric-bus rollout that has decarbonised much of the city depot fleet.
The new strategy signals a shift toward meeting more stringent World Health Organization health guidance to reduce long-term risks such as asthma and heart disease. Proposals under consultation include further pedestrianisation of parts of the city centre and potential restrictions on domestic wood burners in some neighbourhoods. These suggestions follow discussions recorded in cabinet papers from last year about air quality and environmental measures
Residents can share their views via the council’s ‘Get Talking Norwich’ portal or by attending local workshops to discuss how the changes might affect daily travel and homes. The council says feedback will shape the final 2026–2031 Air Quality Strategy, with results expected to be integrated into policy by autumn 2026.
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