2017 Air Quality Annual Status Report (ASR)

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1 2017 Air Quality Annual Status Report (ASR) In fulfilment of Part IV of the Environment Act 1995 Local Air Quality Management March, 2018 LAQM Annual Status Report 2017

2 Local Authority Officer Department Address Dorothy Poulter Growth and Regeneration Peterborough City Council Town Hall Bridge Street Peterborough PE1 1HF Telephone Report Reference number ASR 2017 Date March 2018 LAQM Annual Status Report 2017

3 Executive Summary: Air Quality in Our Area The air quality review and assessment process forms part of local air quality management (LAQM) carried out by Peterborough City Council. LAQM provides a means of achieving improvements in air quality to help secure national air quality objectives. National air quality objectives are set out in the Air Quality Strategy for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In order to complete this Annual Status Report, the prescribed pollutants which are monitored in Peterborough have been analysed to see if they require further assessment. The main pollutants of concern in the Peterborough district, as in most areas of the UK, are associated with road traffic, in particular NO2 and particulate matter (PM) at locations close to busy, congested roads where people may live, work or shop. There is currently one Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) in Peterborough, for emissions of SO2 as a result of a modelled in exceedance of the relevant 15-minute mean values. The source of these emissions is a brickworks located in the area administered by Fenland District Council (a neighbouring local authority). It was proposed in the 2016 Annual Screening Assessment, and the 2015 Updated Screening Assessment to revoke the AQMA, subject to the agreement of DEFRA. However the AQMA is still in force and Peterborough City Council remain in consultation with Fenland District Council about this. Further details of this AQMA can be found on our website at The review of the 2016 monitoring data has identified the following: This Annual Status Report determines that no exceedances have been noted in any of the locations monitored. The data indicates that the levels of NO2 appear to be similar to those recorded in the previous years The objectives for SO2 were met for the AQMA at the monitoring locations AM1 and AM2 LAQM Annual Status Report 2017 i

4 The NO2 levels along Taverners Road continue to reduce, and with no exceedances since monitoring was initiated in Monitoring along this road will continue for DEFRA s appraisal of last year s ASR concluded that the report is well structured, detailed, and provides the information specified in the Guidance. DEFRA also noted that: The revocation of the AQMA can be considered, but should be progressed in consultation with the Environment Agency and Fenland District Council, in order to verify the impact of closure of one set of kilns. The AQMA was declared on the basis of modelling, it would be appropriate that revocation could be confirmed by modelling. The following actions are being taken by the authority: To work with Fenland District Council and the Environment Agency to revoke the SO2 AQMA. To continue to monitor NO2 across 15 sites within the district, and will report the 2017 data in the Annual Screening Assessment It is concluded that there is no requirement for the Council to proceed to a detailed assessment for any pollutants. A summary of all previous Review and Assessments can be found in Appendix F. LAQM Annual Status Report 2017 ii

5 Air Quality in Peterborough Peterborough district covers an area of km 2 and is made up of a variety of landscapes. Although dominated by the city of Peterborough, the eastern part of the district is composed of rich arable farmland, with the population dispersed across the flat land in many scattered farmsteads. In contrast, the western area is more undulating, with a more mixed farming economy and a population concentrated within the area s many villages. Figure 1.0 shows Peterborough and surrounding districts. Figure 1.0 Peterborough and Surrounding Districts ` Air pollution is associated with a number of adverse health impacts. It is recognised as a contributing factor in the onset of heart disease and cancer. Additionally, air pollution particularly affects the most vulnerable in society: children and older people, and those with heart and lung conditions. There is also often a strong correlation with equalities issues, because areas with poor air quality are also often the less affluent areas 1,2. The annual health cost to society of the impacts of particulate matter alone in the UK is estimated to be around 16 billion. 1 Environmental equity, air quality, socioeconomic status and respiratory health, Air quality and social deprivation in the UK: an environmental inequalities analysis, 2006 LAQM Annual Status Report 2017 iii

6 Actions to Improve Air Quality Peterborough City Council has continued to take forward priorities with regards to improving local air quality. Details of these measures are included in Table 2.2. Details of the specific transport and travel choice work including current priorities and challenges are outlined in the Local Transport Plan 4 which can be found here: Peterborough City Council is now part of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CA). The CA are required to develop a Local Transport Plan for the area and as an interim measure have adopted Peterborough's LTP4 whilst a new Local Transport Plan is developed. Conclusions and Priorities Air quality with regards to NO2 and SO2 continues to meet the relevant standards. To ensure that this trend is maintained partners will continue to work together, this includes taking air quality into due consideration where necessary, for example when considering major planning developments and changes in transport and traffic management. Local Engagement and How to get Involved There are many simple things residents in Peterborough can do to help improve air quality locally, for example: Walking/ cycling wherever possible rather than driving. Catch the bus. Sign up to a car sharing scheme. Create a car pool with other parents if you need to take kids to school by car. Turn your car engine off when at a standstill. Choosing a low emission vehicle such as electric or hybrid. People who may be particularly affected by poor air quality (such as the young, the elderly & those with breathing difficulties) can find information of current pollution levels on the Defra Healthy Air website. This information helps you plan your day to avoid exposing yourself to higher levels of NO2. For example, on bad days stick to LAQM Annual Status Report 2017 iv

7 pedestrianised areas and avoid as much as possible heavily congested streets, exercise in areas with lower pollution levels and avoid driving in congested areas, as air quality in cars can be worse than outside. If you would like more information on air quality locally, or on how you can do your bit to help improve the air you breathe, please visit the air quality pages on our website at: We welcome your thoughts on this document and our Action Plan, please use the contact details listed at the start of this report to get in touch. LAQM Annual Status Report 2017 v

8 Table of Contents Executive Summary: Air Quality in Our Area... i Air Quality in Peterborough... iii Actions to Improve Air Quality... iv Conclusions and Priorities... iv Local Engagement and How to get Involved... iv 1 Local Air Quality Management Actions to Improve Air Quality Air Quality Management Areas... 2 Table 2.1 Declared Air Quality Management Areas Progress and Impact of Measures to address Air Quality in Peterborough... 4 Table 2.2 Progress on Measures to Improve Air Quality PM 2.5 Local Authority Approach to Reducing Emissions and/or Concentrations Air Quality Monitoring Data and Comparison with Air Quality Objectives and National Compliance Summary of Monitoring Undertaken Automatic Monitoring Sites Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites Individual Pollutants Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Particulate Matter (PM10) Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Appendix A: Monitoring Results Table A.1 Details of Automatic Monitoring Sites Table A.2 Details of Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites Table A.3 Annual Mean NO2 Monitoring Results Figure A.1 Trends in Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations Figure A.2 Trends in Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations at Taverners Road Table A.4 SO2 Monitoring Results Table A.5 Trends in SO2 Concentrations Appendix B: Full Monthly Diffusion Tube Results for Table B.1 NO2 Monthly Diffusion Tube Results Appendix C: Supporting Technical Information / Air Quality Monitoring Data QA/QC Diffusion Tube Bias Adjustment Factors...23 LAQM Annual Status Report 2017 vi

9 Annualisation...23 Distance Correction...23 Map C monitoring locations for PT15 2TA PAR and PT16 2TA PAR Table C.1 Distance Correction Data Appendix D: Map(s) of Monitoring Locations and AQMAs Automatic Monitoring Sites...25 Figure D.1- Map of Automatic Monitoring Sites run by Forterra in Whittlesey Non- Automatic Monitoring Sites...26 Figure D.2- Map of Diffusion Tube locations in Peterborough Unitary Authority area Figure D.3- Map of Taverners Road Diffusion Tube Locations AQMA Maps...27 Figure D.4 - AQMA No.1 Peterborough Figure D.5- AQMA No.1 Peterborough Appendix E: Summary of Air Quality Objectives in England Appendix F: Summary of previous Review and Assessments Table F.1 Summary of Local Air Quality Management Reports Glossary of Terms References LAQM Annual Status Report 2017 vii

10 1 Local Air Quality Management This report provides an overview of air quality in Peterborough City Council unitary authority area during It fulfils the requirements of Local Air Quality Management (LAQM) as set out in Part IV of the Environment Act (1995) and the relevant Policy and Technical Guidance documents. The LAQM process places an obligation on all local authorities to regularly review and assess air quality in their areas, and to determine whether or not the air quality objectives are likely to be achieved. Where an exceedance is considered likely the local authority must declare an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) and prepare an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) setting out the measures it intends to put in place in pursuit of the objectives. This Annual Status Report (ASR) is an annual requirement showing the strategies employed by Peterborough City Council to improve air quality and any progress that has been made. The statutory air quality objectives applicable to LAQM in England can be found in Table E.1 in Appendix E. LAQM Annual Status Report

11 2 Actions to Improve Air Quality 2.1 Air Quality Management Areas Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) are declared when there is an exceedance or likely exceedance of an air quality objective. After declaration, the authority must prepare an Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) within months setting out measures it intends to put in place in pursuit of compliance with the objectives. In September 2006 Fenland District Council s Detailed Assessment declared an Air Quality Management Area based on modelling carried out by Hanson Brick Products in their Air Quality Management Plan (Hanson, 2004). This modelling indicated that the 15-minute SO2 objective was also being exceeded at relevant locations within Peterborough. Following consideration of the information supplied by Fenland District Council, Peterborough City Council determined an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA No.1) to the north-west of the works in April 2007, maps are included in Appendix D. The AQMA No.1 is in relation to emissions of sulphur dioxide from a point source industrial premise, exceeding the 15-minute mean objective level of 266 μg/m 3 not to be exceeded more than 35 times a year. It is important to note that this exceedance is modelled, not measured. To date there has been no measured exceedance of SO2 in the area administered by Peterborough City Council. A summary the AQMA declared by Peterborough City Council can be found in Table 2. Further information related to declared or revoked AQMAs, including maps of AQMA boundaries are available online at Alternatively, see Appendix D: Map(s) of Monitoring Locations and AQMAs, which provides a map of the AQMA No.1 and air quality monitoring locations in relation to the AQMA(s). Fenland District Council and Peterborough City Council propose to revoke AQMA No.1 (see monitoring section). LAQM Annual Status Report

12 Table 2.1 Declared Air Quality Management Areas AQMA Name AQMA No1 Date of Declaration 01/05/2007 Pollutants and Air Quality Objectives SO2 15 Minute Mean City / Town Peterborough One Line Description Two rural areas near Flag Fen, to the east of Peterborough between the City and Whittlesey. Declared due to emissions from the brickworks outside the Local Authority area at Whittlesey Is air quality in the AQMA influenced by roads controlled by Highways England? NO Level of Exceedance (maximum monitored/modelled concentration at a location of relevant exposure) At Declaration Modelled exceedance Now 9 x 15 Minute Mean per annum Date for AQMA Whittlesey (Fenland District Council) and AQMA No.1 (Peterborough City Council). Action Plan (inc. date of publication) As modelled exceedance with not further measured exceedances no action plan has been completed. Peterborough City Council confirm the information on UK-Air regarding their AQMA(s) is up to date (confirm by selecting in box) LAQM Annual Status Report

13 2.2 Progress and Impact of Measures to address Air Quality in Peterborough Peterborough City Council has had no requirement to declare any further Air Quality Management Areas, and cannot economically justify a formal action plan to address air quality issues. However, the Council is committed to improving air quality in general, and does this through supporting, promoting and implementing numerous schemes and measures throughout the city. The Council also encourages standalone measures that may have beneficial impact on air quality. Each year the Council implements a programme of schemes funded through the Integrated Transport Programme Funding. The schemes vary year on year but are focussed around the following key themes: Public transport bus stop improvements, real time passenger information, improvements to core bus routes. Walking and cycling improvements to the walking and cycling network, cycle parking and crossing schemes. Network management congestion hot spot schemes, small highway improvement schemes. Safer roads local safety schemes, safer journey to school schemes. Accessibility dropped kerbs, accessibility improvements. Supporting electric vehicles installation of charging posts in city centre Whilst there is no specific air quality plan for Peterborough, the City Council has taken forward a number of measures during the current reporting year of in pursuit of improving local air quality. Details of all measures completed, in progress or planned are set out in Table 2.2. LAQM Annual Status Report

14 Table 2.2 Progress on Measures to Improve Air Quality Mea sure No. Measure 1 Promotion of car sharing 2 Bourges Boulevard corridor improvements 3 Promotion of Smarter Choices travel 4 Electric vehicle charging points 5 Civil Parking Enforcement EU Category Alternatives to private vehicle use Traffic Manageme nt Promoting Travel Alternatives Promoting Low Emission Transport Traffic Manageme nt EU Classification Car & lift sharing schemes UTC, Congestion management, traffic reduction Workplace Travel Planning Procuring alternative Refuelling infrastructure to promote Low Emission Vehicles, EV recharging, Gas fuel recharging Workplace Parking Levy, Parking Enforcement on highway Organisations involved and Funding Source Peterborough City Council Peterborough City Council Peterborough City Council Peterborough City Council Peterborough City Council Planning Phase Implementa tion Phase Key Performance Indicator Reduction in Pollutant / Emission from Measure Progress to Date Ongoing 2016 Number of Users N/A In Progress Complet ed 2016 Number of Users N/A Complete d Ongoing 2016 Number of Users N/A In Progress Ongoing 2016 Number of Users N/A In Progress Ongoing Ongoing Enforcement Stats N/A In Progress Estimated / Actual Completion Date Ongoing 2016 Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Comment s / Barriers to implemen tation LAQM Annual Status Report

15 6 Staff home working 7 Improvements to the Core Bus Network 8 Well developed and safe pedestrian connections throughout the City. 9 Hackney Carriage (Taxi) & Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) licensing. Promoting Travel Alternatives Alternatives to private vehicle use Promoting Travel Alternatives Promoting Low Emission Transport 10 Rural Transport Public Information 11 Use of Intelligent Traffic Transport Manageme Systems (ITS) & nt Urban Traffic Management Control (UTMC) 12 Joint initiative between Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) & Travelchoice. 13 Bikeability (Cycle Proficiency training in Schools) 14 Bike-It (Walking and Cycling Promotions/Activit ies in Schools) Promoting Travel Alternatives Promoting Travel Alternatives Promoting Travel Alternatives Workplace Travel Planning Bus based Park & Ride Promotion of walking Taxi Licensing conditions Via the Internet UTC, Congestion management, traffic reduction School Travel Plans Promotion of cycling Promotion of cycling Peterborough City Council Peterborough City Council Peterborough City Council Peterborough City Council Peterborough City Council Peterborough City Council Peterborough City Council Peterborough City Council Peterborough City Council Ongoing Ongoing Uptake N/A In Progress Ongoing Ongoing Number of Users N/A In Progress Ongoing Ongoing N/A N/A In Progress Ongoing Ongoing Number of Users N/A In Progress Ongoing Ongoing N/A N/A In Progress Ongoing Ongoing N/A N/A In Progress Complet ed Aug & Sept 2016 Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Number of Users N/A 2017 Ongoing 2017 Number of Users NA In Progress Ongoing 2017 Number of Users NA In Progress NA TBC LAQM Annual Status Report

16 2.3 PM2.5 Local Authority Approach to Reducing Emissions and/or Concentrations As detailed in Policy Guidance LAQM.PG16 (Chapter 7), local authorities are expected to work towards reducing emissions and/or concentrations of PM2.5 (particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5µm or less). There is clear evidence that PM2.5 has a significant impact on human health, including premature mortality, allergic reactions, and cardiovascular diseases. Peterborough City Council is taking the following measures to address PM2.5: Regular inspections of industrial processes permitted by Peterborough City Council where combustion and non-combustion processes could lead to anthropogenic emissions of PM2.5. Peterborough City Council will continue to work with operators to ensure that adequate measures are in place to reduce fugitive dust emissions from these industrial sites. Various departments across the Council working closely alongside one another to deliver major improvement schemes. In addition to reduced exhaust emissions, these schemes will reduce non-exhaust emissions from brake and tyre wear by making traffic flows smoother. Air quality is being considered at the planning stage and particulate implications are being considered for individual planning applications. Controlled schemes and construction management plans are required for activities likely to generate emissions. Advice and information with the aim of educating drivers on the impact of vehicle idling, specifically focussing on taxi ranks. LAQM Annual Status Report

17 3 Air Quality Monitoring Data and Comparison with Air Quality Objectives and National Compliance 3.1 Summary of Monitoring Undertaken Automatic Monitoring Sites Peterborough City Council has no automatic (continuous) monitoring sites for Nitrogen Dioxide. Monitoring data for SO 2 has been supplied by Fenland District Council who obtained data from Forterra Building Products Limited (formally Hanson). As part of their Environmental Permit they monitor at two locations in the vicinity of the brickworks in Whittlesey. Forterra operates continuous ambient monitoring stations (CAMS) to the east-southeast of the former Saxon Works (Park Lane CAMS) and to the north of the Kings Dyke Works (Bradley Fen CAMS). Table A.1 in Appendix A shows the details of the sites. Maps showing the location of the monitoring sites are provided in Appendix D. NB. Local authorities do not have to report annually on the following pollutants: 1,3 butadiene, benzene, carbon monoxide and lead, unless local circumstances indicate there is a problem. National monitoring results are available at Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites Peterborough City Council undertook non- automatic (passive) monitoring of NO2 at 16 sites during 2016, however PT10B Alexandra was only monitored for one month prior to the tube being relocated to PT10A Town Bridge. Table A.2 in Appendix A shows the details of the sites. Maps showing the location of the monitoring sites are provided in Appendix D. Further details on Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) for the diffusion tubes, including bias adjustments and any other adjustments applied (e.g. annualisation and/or distance correction), are included in Appendix C. 3.2 Individual Pollutants The air quality monitoring results presented in this section are, where relevant, adjusted for bias, annualisation and distance correction. Further details on LAQM Annual Status Report

18 adjustments are provided in Appendix C. This is particularly relevant to PT15 2TA PAR and PT16 2TA PAR that were relocated part-way through the year Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Table A.3 in Appendix A compares the ratified and adjusted monitored NO2 annual mean concentrations for the past 5 years with the air quality objective of 40µg/m 3. For diffusion tubes, the full 2016 dataset of monthly mean values is provided in Appendix B. Figure 3.0 below shows the NO2 annual trends for diffusion tubes across Peterborough. For the majority of tubes located at relevant exposure locations there is a decrease in NO2 levels compared to 2015 monitored levels. A larger copy of this graph is available in Appendix A Figure A.1 Trends in Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations. Figure 3.0 NO2 Annual Trends NO2 Peterborough Annual Trends Taveners Road Taverners road is a link road between two of the city s major north-south arterial roads (Bourges Boulevard and Lincoln Road) close to the city centre. It cuts through the city s LAQM Annual Status Report

19 most densely populated area (Millfield) and is the location of a primary school also. It has previously been considered as a location for monitoring but following DMRB calculations undertaken in order to screen potential sites it was not selected; as the assessment suggested traffic flows would be insufficient to result in an exceedance of the air quality objectives. Other sites appeared more important. However, following the consideration of alternative sites for monitoring in 2013 (with the tubes located in Thorney being available for relocation), it was decided that attention should be given to the more densely populated area of the city and a tube was placed on Taverners road in July 2013 notwithstanding the result of the previous screening exercise. The eight months worth of results obtained in 2013 from this initial period of monitoring, when averaged and adjusted for bias, provided a result of g/m 3 which was close enough to the objective for NO2 to require further consideration. In 2014 eight diffusion tubes were located at the site to investigate the air quality along Taveners Road. A map of the locations of the diffusion tubes is included in Appendix D Figure D.3: Map of Taverners Road Diffusion Tube Locations. Figure 3.1 shows a gradual reduction of NO2 levels for all tube locations along Taverners Road. All tubes are monitoring levels that are below the objective annual mean of 40µg/m 3. Figure 3.1 NO2 Annual Trends Taverners Road Taveners Road NO2 Trend PT2 Taverners TR1 PT7 Taverners TR2 PT8 Taverners TR3 PT9 Taverners TR4 PT11 Taverners TR5 PT12 Taverners TR6 PT13 Taverners TR7 PT14 Taverners TR8 LAQM Annual Status Report

20 A larger copy of this graph is available in Appendix A Figure A.2 Trends in Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations at Taverners Road Particulate Matter (PM10) PM10 is not currently monitored at any location within the district of Peterborough City Council Particulate Matter (PM2.5) PM2.5 is not currently monitored at any location within the district of Peterborough City Council Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Table A.4 in Appendix A compares the ratified continuous monitored SO2 concentrations for year 2016 with the air quality objectives for SO2. These results confirm that the sulphur dioxide objectives are being achieved, for the 15-minute, hourly and daily air quality objectives at locations of relevant exposure within the current AQMA LAQM Annual Status Report

21 Appendix A: Monitoring Results Peterborough City Council Table A.1 Details of Automatic Monitoring Sites Site ID AM1 AM2 Site Name Park Lane Bradley Fen Site Type Urban Background X OS Grid Ref Y OS Grid Ref Pollutants Monitored In AQMA? Monitoring Technique Distance to Relevant Exposure (m) (1) Distance to kerb of nearest road (m) (2) Inlet Height (m) SO2 YES UV Fluorescence 0 NA 1.5 Industrial SO2 YES UV Fluorescence 0 NA 1.5 Notes: (1) 0m if the monitoring site is at a location of exposure (e.g. installed on the façade of a residential property). (2) N/A if not applicable. LAQM Annual Status Report

22 Table A.2 Details of Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites Peterborough City Council Site ID Site Name Site Type X OS Grid Ref Y OS Grid Ref Pollutants Monitored In AQMA? Distance to Relevant Exposure (m) (1) Distance to kerb of nearest road (m) (2) Tube collated with Continuous Analyser? PT1 Borg Roadside (5)19123 (2)98369 NO2 No NA NA No 3 PT2 Taverners TR1 Roadside (5)18534 (2)99845 NO2 No 1 3 No 3 Height (m) PT3 Barnard Way Urban Background (5)15782 (2)99220 NO2 NO 5 NA No 3 PT4 Lythemere Urban Background (5)17188 (2)95966 NO2 No 1 NA No 3 PT5 Wittering Roadside (5)05698 (3)02775 NO2 No 5 3 No 3 PT6 Lincoln Road Roadside (5)17717 (3)01621 NO2 No 8 8 No 3 PT7 Taverners TR2 Kerbside (5)18563 (2)99846 NO2 No 0 1 No 3 PT8 Taverners TR3 Roadside (5)18543 (2)99874 NO2 No 5 5 No 3 PT9 Taverners TR4 Roadside (5)18624 (2)99869 NO2 No 7 5 No 3 PT10(A) Town Bridge Kerbside (5)19270 (2)97965 NO2 No No 3 PT10(B) Alexandra Kerbside (5)19295 (3)00409 NO2 No 3 1 No 3 PT11 Taverners TR5 Kerbside (5)18677 (2)99860 NO2 No 3 1 No 3 PT12 Taverners TR6 Kerbside (5)18780 (2)99872 NO2 No 2 1 No 3 PT13 Taverners TR7 Kerbside (5)18861 (2)99873 NO2 No 3 1 No 3 PT14 Taverners TR8 Kerbside (5)18870 (2)99892 NO2 No 3 1 No 3 PT15 (Jan- Jul) PT16 (Jan- Jul) PT15 (Aug- Dec) PT16 (Aug- Dec) 2TA PAR Jan- Jul 2TA PAR Jan- Jul 2TA PAR Aug- Dec 2TA PAR Aug- Dec Roadside (5)19922 (2)96016 NO2 No 5 22 No 3 Roadside (5)19922 (2)96016 NO2 No 5 22 No 3 Roadside (5)20038 (2)96144 NO2 No 8 30 No 3 Roadside (5)20038 (2)94144 NO2 No 8 30 No 3 Notes:(1) 0m if the monitoring site is at a location of exposure (e.g. installed on/adjacent to the façade of a residential property).(2) N/A if not applicable. LAQM Annual Status Report

23 Table A.3 Annual Mean NO2 Monitoring Results Peterborough City Council Site ID Site Type Monitoring Type Valid Data Capture for Monitoring Period (%) (1) Valid Data Capture 2016 (%) (2) NO 2 Annual Mean Concentration (µg/m 3 ) (3) PT1 BORG PT2 Taverners TR1 PT3 Barnard Way PT4 LYTH PT5 WITT PT6 LINC RD PT7 Taverners TR2 PT8 Taverners TR3 PT9 Taverners TR4 PT10 (A) Town Bridge PT10 (B) Alexandra PT11 Taverners TR5 PT12 Taverners TR6 PT13 Taverners TR7 PT14 Taverners TR8 Roadside Roadside Urban Background Urban Background Roadside Roadside Kerbside Roadside Roadside Roadside Roadside Roadside Roadside Roadside Roadside Diffusion Tube Diffusion Tube Diffusion Tube Diffusion Tube Diffusion Tube Diffusion Tube Diffusion Tube Diffusion Tube Diffusion Tube Diffusion Tube Diffusion Tube Diffusion Tube Diffusion Tube Diffusion Tube Diffusion Tube n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a na n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a LAQM Annual Status Report

24 PT15 2TA PAR PT16 2TA PAR Roadside Roadside Diffusion Tube Diffusion Tube Peterborough City Council Diffusion tube data has been bias corrected (confirm by selecting in box) Annualisation has been conducted where data capture is <75% (confirm by selecting in box) If applicable, all data has been distance corrected for relevant exposure (confirm by selecting in box) Notes: Exceedances of the NO2 annual mean objective of 40µg/m 3 are shown in bold. NO2 annual means exceeding 60µg/m 3, indicating a potential exceedance of the NO2 1-hour mean objective are shown in bold and underlined. (1) Data capture for the monitoring period, in cases where monitoring was only carried out for part of the year. (2) Data capture for the full calendar year (e.g. if monitoring was carried out for 6 months, the maximum data capture for the full calendar year is 50%). (3) Means for diffusion tubes have been corrected for bias. All means have been annualised as per Boxes 7.9 and 7.10 in LAQM.TG16 if valid data capture for the full calendar year is less than 75%. See Appendix C for details. LAQM Annual Status Report

25 Figure A.1 Trends in Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations Peterborough City Council NO2 Peterborough Annual Trends PT1 BORG* PT2 Taverners TR1 PT3 Barnard Way* PT4 LYTH* PT5 WITT PT6 LINC RD PT7 Taverners TR2 PT8 Taverners TR3 PT9 Taverners TR4 PT10(A) Town Bridge PT10(B) Alexandra PT11 Taverners TR5 PT12 Taverners TR6 PT13 Taverners TR7 PT14 PT15 2TA Taverners PAR TR8 PT16 2TA PAR NB: The PT15 2TA PAR an PT16 2TA PAR results for 2016 distance corrected monthly results have been averaged for the two monitoring locations for each tube. See Appendix C for explanation. LAQM Annual Status Report

26 Figure A.2 Trends in Annual Mean NO2 Concentrations at Taverners Road Taveners Road NO2 Trend PT2 Taverners TR1 PT7 Taverners TR2 PT8 Taverners TR3 PT9 Taverners TR4 PT11 Taverners TR5 PT12 Taverners TR6 PT13 Taverners TR7 PT14 Taverners TR8 LAQM Annual Status Report

27 Table A.4 SO2 Monitoring Results Peterborough City Council Site ID AM1 Site Type Urban Background Valid Data Capture for monitoring Period (%) (1) Valid Data Capture 2016 (%) (2) 15-minute Objective (266 µg/m 3 ) Number of Exceedances 2016 (percentile in bracket) (3) 1-hour Objective (350 µg/m 3 ) 24-hour Objective (125 µg/m 3 ) NA AM2 Industrial NA Notes: Exceedances of the SO2 objectives are shown in bold (15-min mean = 35 allowed a year, 1-hour mean = 24 allowed a year, 24-hour mean = 3 allowed a year) (1) Data capture for the monitoring period, in cases where monitoring was only carried out for part of the year. (2) Data capture for the full calendar year (e.g. if monitoring was carried out for 6 months, the maximum data capture for the full calendar year is 50%). (3) If the period of valid data is less than 85%, the relevant percentiles are provided in brackets. LAQM Annual Status Report

28 Table A.5 Trends in SO2 Concentrations Peterborough City Council National Objectives Park Lane CAMS (AM1) Number of 15 minute means exceeding 266 (μg/m 3 ) Number of hourly means exceeding 350 (μg/m 3 ) Number of daily means exceeding 125 (μg/m 3 ) % Data Capture Bradley Fen CAMS (AM2) Number of 15 minute means exceeding 266 (μg/m3) Number of hourly means exceeding 350 (μg/m 3 ) Number of daily means exceeding 125 (μg/m 3 ) % Data Capture NB Copy of Trends reported by Fenland District Council in ASR 2017 LAQM Annual Status Report

29 Appendix B: Full Monthly Diffusion Tube Results for 2016 Table B.1 NO2 Monthly Diffusion Tube Results NO 2 Mean Concentrations (µg/m 3 ) Annual Mean Site ID PT01 BORG PT02 Taverners TR1 PT03 Barnard Way PT04 LYTH PT05 WITT PT06 LINC RD PT07 Taverners TR2 PT08 Taverners TR3 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Raw Data Bias Adjusted (0.77) and Annualised (1) Distance Corrected to Nearest Exposure ( 2 ) LAQM Annual Status Report

30 PT09 Taverners TR4 PT10A Town Bridge PT10B Alexandra PT11 Taverners TR5 PT12 Taverners TR6 PT13 Taverners TR7 PT14 Taverners TR8 PT15 2TA PAR Jan- May Raw PT16 2TA PAR Jan- May Raw PT15 2TA PAR Aug- Dec Raw PT16 2TA PAR Aug- Dec Raw PT15 2TA Par Dis Corr xxxxxxx xxxxxxx 35.2 xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx LAQM Annual Status Report

31 PT16 2TA Par Dis Corr xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx Local bias adjustment factor used National bias adjustment factor used Annualisation has been conducted where data capture is <75% Notes: Exceedances of the NO2 annual mean objective of 40µg/m 3 are shown in bold. NO2 annual means exceeding 60µg/m 3, indicating a potential exceedance of the NO2 1-hour mean objective are shown in bold and underlined. (1) See Appendix C for details on bias adjustment and annualisation. (2) Distance corrected to nearest relevant public exposure. (3) xxxxxxx indicate data not available for that month LAQM Annual Status Report

32 Appendix C: Supporting Technical Information / Air Quality Monitoring Data QA/QC Diffusion Tube Bias Adjustment Factors Diffusion tube values have been multiplied by a bias correction factor of 0.77 obtained from the DEFRA LAQM Helpdesk national bias adjustment database (version 09/17 Final). Peterborough does not operate a co-location study therefore a bias adjustment factor was obtained from the DEFRA National Bias Adjustment Database which is available at : Annualisation Three sites were annualised using the method specified in Box 7.10 of LAQM-TG16- April-16-v1. The sites were PT10 Town Bridge and PT13 TR7. Both were annualised using local urban background data from two sites in Peterborough PT03 Barnard Way and PT04 Lythemere. Distance Correction A number of the tube results were distanced corrected. Details of the corrections are included in Table C.1 Distance Correction Data PT15 2TA PAR and PT16 2TA PAR is a two tube array situated at Fletton Parkway. In 2016 the diffusion tubes were relocated to representative site (residential fence) that was more assessable and safer for staff to access. In July and August both tubes and associated tube brackets had been removed. The tubes were relocated in August 2016 to a nearby lamp post ensure effective data collection. Data provided in Table B.2 -NO2 Monthly Diffusion Tube Results 2016, reports the monthly raw data for both sites, and also the individually distance corrected data for each month and then the annual mean. Grid reference data for each tube is provided in Table A.4 Details of Non-Automatic Monitoring Sites, and these locations along with associated data should be used to verify any modelling. LAQM Annual Status Report

33 The nearest residential receptors for PT15 2TA PAR and PT16 2TA PAR are shown in Map C 1. Map C monitoring locations for PT15 2TA PAR and PT16 2TA PAR Table C.1 Distance Correction Data Site ID Distance Distance Kerb Background used for Kerb to to Receptor distance correction (ug.m3 Tube (m) (m) NO2) PT01 BORG* NA NA NA PT02 Taverners TR PT03 Barnard Way* NA NA NA PT04 LYTH* NA NA NA PT05 WITT PT06 LINC RD PT07 Taverners TR PT08 Taverners TR PT09 Taverners TR PT10A Town Bridge PT10B Alexandra PT11 Taverners TR PT12 Taverners TR PT13 Taverners TR PT14 Taverners TR PT15 2TA PAR Jan-May Raw PT16 2TA PAR Jan-May Raw PT15 2TA PAR Aug-Dec Raw PT16 2TA PAR Aug-Dec Raw LAQM Annual Status Report

34 Appendix D: Map(s) of Monitoring Locations and AQMAs Automatic Monitoring Sites Peterborough City Council does not currently operate any automatic monitoring sites. Monitoring of SO2 is undertaken by Forterra Building Products at two locations in the vicinity of the brickworks in Whittlesey. As part of their environmental permit Forterra operate a continuous ambient monitoring station (CAMS) to the east-southeast of the former Saxon Works (Park Lane CAMS (formerly Saxon) and a second CAMS to the north of the Kings Dyke Works (Bradley Fen CAMS). Figure D.1- Map of Automatic Monitoring Sites run by Forterra in Whittlesey Note: Kilns S1 and S2 no longer operate and the permit for this site has been surrendered The above map is produced from Ordnance Survey map by Fenland District Council with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty s Stationary Office. Crown Copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown Copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. Licence No , 2017 LAQM Annual Status Report

35 Non- Automatic Monitoring Sites Figure D.2- Map of Diffusion Tube locations in Peterborough Unitary Authority area , 7-9, , , 16 Figure D.3- Map of Taverners Road Diffusion Tube Locations LAQM Annual Status Report

36 AQMA Maps Figure D.4 - AQMA No.1 Peterborough Figure D.5- AQMA No.1 Peterborough LAQM Annual Status Report

37 Appendix E: Summary of Air Quality Objectives in England Table E.1 Air Quality Objectives in England Pollutant Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Particulate Matter (PM10) Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Air Quality Objective 3 Concentration Measured as 200 µg/m 3 not to be exceeded more than 18 times a year 1-hour mean 40 µg/m 3 Annual mean 50 µg/m 3, not to be exceeded more than 35 times a year 24-hour mean 40 µg/m 3 Annual mean 350 µg/m 3, not to be exceeded more than 24 times a year 1-hour mean 125 µg/m 3, not to be exceeded more than 3 times a year 24-hour mean 266 µg/m 3, not to be exceeded more than 35 times a year 15-minute mean 3 The units are in microgrammes of pollutant per cubic metre of air (µg/m 3 ). LAQM Annual Status Report

38 Appendix F: Summary of previous Review and Assessments Summary of previous Peterborough City Council s previous local air quality management reports are summarised as follows: Table F.1 Summary of Local Air Quality Management Reports Report Date Summary/ Outcome Review and Assessment 2000 The first round of review and assessment of air quality. Modelling and monitoring techniques identified four pollutants carbon dioxide. Nitrogen dioxide (NO2), particulate matter (PM10) and sulphur dioxide as potentially impacting upon local air quality. Further evaluation in accordance with technical guidance concluded that all objectives would be achieved by the relevant date. Updating & Screening Assessment 2003 Second round of review and assessment. All objectives predicted to be achieved by the relevant date. Progress Report 2004 Summary report of new monitoring data, new local developments and other air quality related information. NO2 monitoring estimated the village of Thorney would fail 2005 and 2010 Government targets. A by-pass of Thorney was scheduled to start in 2004 to take traffic away from Thorney and consequently reduce the NO2 to below the statutory limits. Progress Report 2005 Summary report of new monitoring data, new local developments and other air quality related information. Village of Thorney by-pass underway which should consequently reduce NO2 levels below the objective. By-pass to be finished Possible exceedance of the 15 minute mean for SO2 from a brick making process which has applied for an A1 PPC permit. Process located on Fenland District Council s boundary. Ambient air monitoring data being collected to validate the exceedance model to determine the extent of any pollution exceedance. Updating and Screening Assessment 2006 Third round of review and assessment. All air quality objectives to be met by relevant deadlines with the exception of SO2 which will be exceeded due to an industrial process located outside Peterborough in Fenland District Council. A detailed assessment necessary for the SO2 15 minute mean value. LAQM Annual Status Report

39 Detailed Assessment 2007 A Detailed Assessment of SO2 concentration for a brick manufacturer in Whittlesey, within the borders of Fenland District Council, which lies southeast of Peterborough, concluded that an Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) should be declared. Progress Report 2008 Summary Report of new monitoring data, new local developments and other air quality related information. Thorney by-pass completed resulting in successful reduction of NO2 levels to below the objective levels. AQMA declared 2007 action plan being developed with Fenland District Council, A1 process operator and the Environment Agency (EA). Updating and Screening Assessment 2009 Fourth round of review and assessment. All air quality objectives will be met in relevant guidelines, with the exception of SO2 in area declared previously. Detailed assessment being carried out by Fenland since the process causing the exceedances are in their area. Progress Report 2010 Summary report of new monitoring data, new local developments and other air quality related information. No exceedances other than already declared AQMA. Continued liaison with Fenland District Council and EA to complete and monitor the action plan for the AQMA. Progress Report 2011 Summary report of new monitoring data, new local developments and other air quality related information. No exceedances other than already declared AQMA. Continued liaison with Fenland District Council and EA to complete and monitor the action plan for the AQMA. Updating and Screening Assessment 2012 Fifth round of review and assessment. All air quality objectives will be met in relevant guidelines, with the exception of SO2 in area declared previously. Action Plan currently in draft stage as a partnership effort between Peterborough City Council, Fenland District Council and the EA. Progress Report 2013 Summary report of new monitoring data, new local developments and other air quality related information. No exceedances other than already declared AQMA. Continued liaison with Fenland District Council and EA to complete and monitor the action plan for the AQMA. Progress Report 2014 Summary report of new monitoring data, new local developments and other air quality related information. No exceedances other than already declared AQMA. Continued liaison with Fenland District Council and EA to complete and monitor the action plan for the AQMA. LAQM Annual Status Report

40 Updating and Screening Assessment 2015 Sixth round of review and assessment. All air quality objectives will be met in relevant guidelines, with the exception of SO2 in area declared previously. Annual Screening Assessment 2016 The Annual Screening Assessment (ASR) the new version of a Progress Report. All air quality objectives were met in relevant guidelines, with no exceedances of NO2.. Consistently measured SO2 in the declared Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) has been below the objective level. Further monitoring of this will continue with the aim of Fenland District Council and Peterborough City Council applying to revoke this AQMA. LAQM Annual Status Report

41 Glossary of Terms Abbreviation AQAP AQMA ASR Defra DMRB EU FDMS LAQM NO2 NOx Description Air Quality Action Plan - A detailed description of measures, outcomes, achievement dates and implementation methods, showing how the local authority intends to achieve air quality limit values Air Quality Management Area An area where air pollutant concentrations exceed / are likely to exceed the relevant air quality objectives. AQMAs are declared for specific pollutants and objectives Air quality Annual Status Report Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Design Manual for Roads and Bridges Air quality screening tool produced by Highways England European Union Filter Dynamics Measurement System Local Air Quality Management Nitrogen Dioxide Nitrogen Oxides PM10 Airborne particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 10µm (micrometres or microns) or less PM2.5 QA/QC SO2 Airborne particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 2.5µm or less Quality Assurance and Quality Control Sulphur Dioxide LAQM Annual Status Report

42 References Peterborough City Council AEA Energy & Environment (2008) Report to Defra and the Devolved Administrations, Diffusion Tubes For Ambient NO2 Monitoring: Practical Guidance for Laboratories and Users Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (2016). Part IV of the Environment Act 1995: Local Air Quality Management, Technical Guidance LAQM.TG(16). Defra, London Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs NO2 Fall off Calculator Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Background NO2 Concentration Data Peterborough City Council (2015) Air Quality Updating and Screening Assessment Peterborough City Council (2014) Air Quality Progress Report Peterborough City Council (2013) Air Quality Progress Report Peterborough City Council (2012) Air Quality Updating and Screening Assessment Peterborough City Council (2016) Peterborough Long Term Transport Strategy (2011 to 2026) and Peterborough Local Transport Plan 4 (2016 to 2021). Review and Assessment Helpdesk/Website (2016) Bias Adjustment Spreadsheet (version 03/17 V2). The Air Quality (England) Regulations 2000 No 928 The Air Quality (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 No The Environment Act 1995 c.25 LAQM Annual Status Report