QNR – in the Senedd on 23 November 2016.
We control air pollution in a number of ways, including through local authority-led air quality management, industry regulation and the promotion of active travel. Addressing air pollution also requires stakeholder collaboration. We are currently undertaking a consultation on air quality and noise management seeking views on what more we can do.
I refer you to my written statement yesterday. In summary, I raised the profile of Wales’s strategic legislation and the practical action we are taking. I am inspired by the global effort driving the transition to a low-carbon economy, and I am determined Wales will play its part.
We have invested over £0.75 million in our local energy service in the first nine months of this year. As a result of Welsh Government support, eight schemes are completed, providing benefit to the local area, and a further six are in construction.
The Welsh Government has provided significant funding to facilitate access including developing the coast path and improving the public path network. I will decide on what changes, if any, are required in this Assembly term, based on the 5,800 responses received to last term’s consultation and other evidence gathered.
Where work is carried out under Welsh Government Warm Homes schemes, any problems reported by householders are referred to the scheme managers to resolve. Where work is carried out under UK wide schemes, householders are signposted to the most appropriate service, depending on the nature of the problem.
We are committed to engaging with farmers across Wales to deliver successful and sustainable rural communities, including via our Farming Connect service. I meet farming representatives regularly and have hosted a series of events with stakeholders to discuss the implications of Brexit.