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Clear Skies For Durham

6:03am 21st September 2015

Durham's getting a breath of fresh air

The council are working on proposals to improve the air quality of the city

Which has struggled recently with the levels of Nitrogen Dioxide from vehicle exhausts

Public consulations start at the end of the month...

For us to have a look at what's going to be done

And suggest alternative methods of cleaning up the skies

The events are being held on:

-Tuesday, 29 September, 2.30pm to 7.00pm - Durham Town Hall
-Friday, 2 October, 2.30pm to 7.00pm - Waddington Street Church
-Tuesday, 6 October, 2.30pm to 7.00pm - Vane Tempest Hall
-Friday, 9 October, 2.30pm to 7.00pm - St Oswald's Institute
-Monday, 12 October, 2.30pm to 7.00pm - Durham Town Hall
-Thursday, 15 October, 2.30pm to 6.30pm - North Road Methodist Church

Consultation on the air quality action plan opening on Monday, 21 September. People can find out more and also leave feedback online at www.durham.gov.uk/consultation

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