City of York Council set to expand smoke control area to improve air quality

City of York Council set to expand smoke control area to improve air quality

By Liz Wells 27 February 2026

City of York Council is set to expand its Smoke Control Area (SCA) to cover the entire city, in a major step towards cleaner air and healthier communities.

Wood-burning stoves could carry health warnings under Government plans

By Liz Wells 23 January 2026

New wood-burning stoves will have stricter limits on smoke emissions and would have to be sold with health warnings under proposed government rules.

Better alerts to make air quality part of everyday conversation

By Liz Wells 07 March 2025

At-risk groups will benefit from better access to information on air pollution following the Government’s Air Quality Information System (AQIS) review.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside publishes air quality plan

By Liz Wells 16 January 2025

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has developed an Air Quality Framework to address the root causes of air pollution.

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Social Worker WMF2886

£38,220 - £44,075

Cumbria / Various£38,220 - £44,075

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Senior Social Worker / AMHP

Grade 10 - Grade 11, 37 hours, Permanent

Wakefield, West YorkshireGrade 10 - Grade 11, 37 hours, Permanent

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