Air quality management area

The Council previously declared AQMA's in central Oxford (2003) and at Green Road roundabout (2005) Oxford where it is probable that the annual mean nitrogen dioxide objective will not be met. Following further detailed assessments in 2008 and 2009 several additional areas were identified where the annual mean nitrogen dioxide objective will not be met.

In September 2010 the City Council made an Air Quality Management Order declaring the whole of the city as an AQMA, to include the 7 localised hotspots where pollution levels of nitrogen dioxide have exceeded national objectives.

City-wide Air Quality Management Order 2010 with map (1.37MB PDF)

More Information

Visit our Previous Air Quality Reports pages for details on the assessment reports leading to the declaration of these AQMAs, and the Final Air Quality Action Plan, that seeks to implement measures to improve air quality in Central Oxford.

Page last reviewed 23 August 2011