Government opens £7m fund to support local authorities in improving air quality

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The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has announced that the government is inviting local authorities across England to bid for a £7m fund to find innovative ways to improve the air quality in their areas. The Air Quality Grant will support councils to develop and implement measures that benefit schools, businesses and communities, reduce the effects of air pollution on people’s health, as well as improve knowledge about the resulting health risks. Applications for the grant will close on 23 September 2022.