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Air quality

Have your Say on cleaner, healthier waterways!
RRR Consultancy Ltd is researching air pollution, fuel use, and energy options among London boat dwellers to inform policy and support cleaner energy choices. Boaters are invited to participate in a survey or interviews to help shape a more sustainable waterways strategy.
Take part by completing a short online survey by Friday 30 May 2025.

Find out about

Air pollution explained

Find out more about what air pollution is, the causes of poor air quality in Brent and how it affects your health

Tackling air quality

Our air quality policy and the actions we are taking to reduce air pollution and raise awareness of its health impacts

How you can improve air quality

Find out what you can do to help us improve air quality as well as to reduce your own daily exposure to pollution

Air quality monitoring and reports

Brent’s air quality reviews, status reports, monitoring data and maps showing predicted and actual levels of pollutants  

Smoke control and bonfires

To control emissions from domestic chimneys caused by the burning of coal and wood, there are rules you must follow

Engine idling

Help us to reduce vehicle idling and pollution across Brent

Get air quality updates

Residents can get updates and alerts on poor air quality using the free AirText service. Sign up now!

Industrial pollution control

How Brent regulates pollution from its industries

Development and air quality

Find out how to register your Non Road Mobile Machinery and also control construction dusts