WCRAQ Chair Barry Sheerman reflects on the commission’s successes but notes that there is a significant amount of work still to do, including getting the message across to the public about the urgent need for change. The Westminster Commission for…
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Better alerts to make air quality part of everyday conversation
At-risk groups will benefit from better access to information on air pollution as the Government has published its Air Quality Information System (AQIS) review. The expert-led review – working with respiratory experts, the charity sector, central government and local authorities –…
The power of working together
WCRAQ Chair Barry Sheerman says he believes there is a growing commitment to taking shared action. Can I confess that even in these troubling times, I remain a staunch optimist? Even as our lives change dramatically in every sphere, I…
A new chapter for the country
WCRAQ Chair Barry Sheerman looks ahead to the opportunities for air quality progress under the new Labour Government and emphasises the importance of WCRAQ’s continuing work to highlight the issues, gather the expertise, develop innovative solutions and pressure those in…
Join the Air Health Working Party – The UK’s first environmental air pollution clinic for children
The Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality invites you to join the Air Health Working Party. Professor Jonathan Grigg, Paediatric Respiratory and Environmental Medicine, Queen Mary University of London/Honorary Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician, the Royal London Hospital, will discuss the UK’s first…
Comment from our Chairman: Sign up your schools for the air quality scheme
Although Ella’s Law has not been passed, we are still working to protect children’s health through the Education Working Party. I encourage everyone to get involved with independent projects such as SAMHE, which aims to provide all schools with a…
Join us for the WCRAQ: Education Working Party on 14 March 2023
This quarter’s theme is Eliminating Air Pollution in Schools. Time: 13:00 – 15:30 on Teams The constant threat of air pollution is compromising children’s health. There are actions and solutions available today to help mitigate the effect of harmful emissions.…
WCRAQ Annual Parliamentary Reception has record attendance
The Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality (WCRAQ) recently celebrated three years of air quality achievements, with a record attendance of more than 100 guests at its Annual Parliamentary Reception, held at the Houses of Parliament on January 9. The…
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah made CBE in New Year Honours 2023
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah has been made CBE in the New Year Honours list for services to public health. Rosamund has been campaigning to introduce the Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill – or ‘Ella’s law’, named after her daughter. Ella became the…
Become a member today and join the WCRAQ Annual Parliamentary Drinks Reception on January 9, 2023
Barry Sheerman MP invites all WCRAQ members on January 9 2023, to the Terrace Pavillion at the Houses of Parliament to celebrate the success of the Commission. To receive your invite, become a member of WCRAQ today and help us…