Consultation outcome

Designation of National Highways as a relevant public authority

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 28 March 2022
• Last updated: 18 August 2022 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

This consultation has concluded

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Summary of responses and government response

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Detail of outcome

We received a total of 63 responses to this consultation.

There was strong support for designation which will provide a clear statutory requirement for National Highways and local authorities to collaborate to reduce pollution where statutory Air Quality Objectives are not met. We intend to lay a Statutory Instrument in Parliament designating National Highways later in 2022.

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Original consultation

Summary

Seeking your views about the designation of National Highways as a relevant public authority.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
9:30am on 22 March 2022 to 11:45pm on 6 June 2022

Consultation description

We are asking for your views on the proposal to designate National Highways as a relevant public authority. National Highways would be required to collaborate with local authorities to take action to improve local air quality.

We would like your views about our:

• assessment of costs and burdens
• proposed statutory guidance setting out how local authorities and National Highways should work together within the local air quality management framework in England

Published 28 March 2022

Last updated 18 August 2022 + show all updates

1. 18 August 2022

   We've added the summary of responses and government response. In line with the views of a considerable majority, we intend to progress with the designation of National Highways as a relevant public authority.

2. 28 March 2022

   First published.