Air pollution shows no improvement

Brighton and Hove’s worst air pollution hotspots have not significantly improved in the last ten years, the council says.

Unless things change for the better the city risks being fined under EU legislation, a council report adds.

The Green-led administration is now likely to back a renewed drive to cut fumes and airborne particles caused by vehicles.

Long-term monitoring since 1996 shows levels have remained consistently high at locations like the Vogue Gyratory system on Brighton’s Lewes Road.

The city council recently announced a £6m plan to ease traffic congestion on Lewes Road. Subject to public consultation, this could see half the dual carriageway’s width between the Vogue Gyratory and Falmer turned over to bus and bike lanes.