SOUTH Craven people are being urged to give their views on a strategy aimed at improving air quality.

North Yorkshire County Council has launched a public survey on its draft blueprint.

The strategy – Protecting North Yorkshire’s Air Quality 2020-2045 – sets out a series of objectives.

They include working in partnership with other councils to protect and improve air quality, supporting the use of ultra low emission vehicles and ensuring that maintaining good air quality is a key consideration when planning and delivering services.

A central strand is the role that sustainable travel can play in improving air quality.

County Councillor Don Mackenzie – executive member for access – said walking, cycling and using low-emission vehicles can all have a positive impact.

He added: “This draft strategy provides an opportunity to set out the ways in which we will help to protect and improve outdoor air quality across North Yorkshire, for example decreasing our reliance on cars by increasing use of public transport.

“Many initiatives already form part of the work the council does every day, however, where possible the authority will look for external funding opportunities to deliver new measures that do not put extra pressure on existing finances.”

The survey runs until March 16. To view the consultation document and submit your views, visit northyorks.gov.uk/draftairqualitystrategy.