J. W.S. Longhurst
Joint working within local government: Air quality as a case-study
Longhurst, J. W.S.; Beattie, C. I.; Longhurst, James
Authors
C. I. Beattie
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Environment and Sustainability Jim Longhurst James.Longhurst@uwe.ac.uk
Professor
Abstract
Air quality management (AQM) is a process of environmental control that must be embedded within a wide range of policy areas, from local-scale initiatives to international treaties, if it is to be successful. Because of the integrative aspects of AQM, it is imperative that joint working is undertaken within local authorities and other involved parties. Environmental health departments have taken the lead role in AQM as they have traditionally had responsibilities for some other aspects of pollution control. However, AQM requires input from a variety of professionals such as transport planners, land-use planners, economic development officers and Local Agenda 21 (LA21) officers, as well as environmental health professionals. This paper examines the involvement of these professions within the AQM process. Results are presented from a widespread questionnaire survey of urban local authorities in England. In the case of air quality, it is concluded that co-operation between the necessary professions is still at an early stage. Transport planners are more fully engaged with the process than are land-use planners or economic development officers. In order that the joint working process develops appropriately, it is suggested that LA21 officers have an important role in facilitating inter-professional working to support the AQM process.
Citation
Longhurst, J. W., Beattie, C. I., & Longhurst, J. (2000). Joint working within local government: Air quality as a case-study. Local Environment, 5(4), 401-414. https://doi.org/10.1080/713684890
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2000 |
Journal | Local Environment |
Print ISSN | 1354-9839 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis (Routledge) |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 5 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 401-414 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/713684890 |
Keywords | joint working, local, government, air quality, case study |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1094805 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/713684890 |
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