In Islington, many areas are frequently subject to NO2 concentrations above the level set by regulation in 2010 (40 µg/m3).
Last week, Living Streets held its annual Walking Summit and concluded that far more needs to be done to reduce air pollution and that enabling walking with safer crossings, low traffic neighbourhoods and slower speeds are inclusive ways to achieve this aim.
Already the current Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) requires pre Euro 4 petrol cars and pre Euro 6 diesel cars to pay a charge to drive in a zone bound by the Inner Ring Road.
The extension to the North Circular Road in October will help further clean up our air. But given that many older people live in the outer suburbs, it should be extended to include outer London.