Defra, Greater London Authority, and the Devolved Governments have launched a new interactive dashboard designed to make local air quality information more accessible to the public. For the first time, data managed and collected by local authorities, including diffusion tube data published in annual reports, is being brought together in one central location on UK-AIR.
This dashboard tool allows users to search by postcode and view air quality information relevant to their area, including local monitoring data. The dashboard will also showcase the actions local authorities are taking to improve air quality, as set out in annual reports. Other new key information includes the locations of Smoke Control Areas and Air Quality Management Areas. By integrating these diverse data sources, the dashboard offers a single location for local air quality information. This not only makes the information more accessible to the public but also increases the value of the considerable effort local authorities invest in assessing air quality and reporting their actions.
The dashboard has been populated using the information provided through the 2025 annual report submissions. Once reports are accepted, the data is released to UK-AIR. Top three air quality actions for local authorities in England excl. London, Wales and Scotland will continue to be added as they are processed, so we encourage you to check the link again over the next few weeks to see the latest updates. If it is necessary to change the information on the dashboard before the next reporting period or you have questions about your local authority’s dashboard, please contact the LAQM Helpdesk.
Visit the dashboard here: https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/local-authorities-dashboard/
