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The Government has today published a draft plan to improve air quality by reducing nitrogen dioxide levels in the UK. The consultation is seeking views on options for reducing nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities, with measures designed to reduce the impact of diesel vehicles, and accelerate the move to cleaner transport.

Local authorities are already responsible for improving air quality in their area, but will now be expected to develop new and creative solutions to reduce emissions as quickly as possible, while avoiding undue impact on the motorist.

In line with the timetable directed by the Courts the government is seeking views on these proposals in advance of preparing its final plan for publication by 31 July. All final decisions will be taken by the incoming government. This consultation will run until 15 June. Full details are available here.

Training is going well for the Revolve 24 challenge later this year. Two of the team have triathlons coming up in the next fortnight as well as a number of Wessex League and Banjo Cycles summer Cyclo-cross events. Unfortunately, none of the cycling team have new-born babies so we will have to find another way to replicate the gruelling sleep deprivation.

The DfT has published an Advice Note on the adoption of new roads so that they are maintainable at public expense. The Advice Note is intended to set out best practice on the adoption of new roads for all those involved in the construction or purchase of new homes. Details can be found here.

Entran provided environmental and transportation consultancy services to help Stobart secure planning permission for a 150,000 tonnes per annum waste wood processing plant on a former Council depot site at North Drive, Rotherham. Planning permission was granted last week by Rotherham MBC. We have now submitted a full Staff Travel Plan to discharge one of the planning conditions, to allow the plant to open this Summer.

Entran worked as part of a team with DPA (London) Ltd to secure planning permission for 24 apartments on land south-east of Redstone House, Crown Gate, Harlow.

Entran has joined forces with Sol Environment to put in a cycle team for a 24 hour endurance track relay race in September. The Revolve 24 challenge takes place at Brands Hatch and sees teams from across the world competing to clock up the most laps in 24 hours. Team 'Greenway Farm' has entered the four-man category, meaning that each rider will complete around six 20-mile time trials in a day. If you'd like to join us, or put in a team of your own, contact richardfitter@entranltd.co.uk for more details.