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PUTNEY AIR POLLUTION CAMPAIGN

The Putney Society has launched a robust campaign to address air pollution in Putney through public meetings, a NO2 survey of main roads, and targeted press releases to politicians and the media. Key successes include persuading Transport for London to introduce hybrid and retro-fitted buses. However, challenges remain as the local council questions research findings, and the fundamental issue of the High Street's dual role as a major thoroughfare persists. Next steps include conducting follow-up surveys, collaborating with the Wandsworth Environmental Forum, and maintaining pressure on local authorities to prioritize air quality.

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PUTNEY AIR POLLUTION CAMPAIGN

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  1. PUTNEY AIR POLLUTION CAMPAIGN Jonathan Callaway The Putney Society

  2. PUTNEY – KEY ACTIONS • Putney Society public meetings • NO2 survey of main roads and nearby residential streets • Widely distributed press release targeted at politicians and media • Follow-up with Wandsworth Council, TfL and Mayor’s Office • Key achievement in persuading TfL to introduce hybrid and retro-fitted buses

  3. PUTNEY – KEY ISSUES • Council was not prepared to act on our data and in fact challenged some findings • PUBLICITY MADE THE DIFFERENCE – got the parties round the table • Putney’s problems now on the media radar – thanks to King’s College data • Imminence of 2012 Mayoral elections was a factor • Council genuinely motivated to address issues (Mayor holding out offer of “Exemplar” status if innovative/effective actions taken) • But it is not in the Council’s power to tackle the fundamental problem – our High Street doubles as a major through road and a local shopping street – and it is disinclined to consider anything too “radical” and nothing which might be expensive

  4. PUTNEY – NEXT STEPS • More difficult, under discussion: • Second survey focusing on PMs? • Working with Wandworth Environmental Forum to keep pressure on Council – ensure monitoring maintained • Engaging with Director of Public Health for Wandsworth – air quality seemingly not one of her priorities – especially to link the issue to the Active Travel agenda • Need to find new ‘hooks’ to keep the story alive – e.g. hybrid buses are using their diesel engines in Putney • Use the Boris bikes opportunity

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