[{"command":"openDialog","selector":"#drupal-modal","settings":null,"data":"\u003Ca href=\u0022\/laqm\/action-planning-resource\/5\u0022 class=\u0022flowchart-modal-link\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EOpen this content in a new window \u00bb\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Carticle data-history-node-id=\u0022427\u0022 role=\u0022article\u0022 about=\u0022\/laqm\/action-planning-resource\/5\u0022 class=\u0022node flowchart-parent flowchart-parent--modal\u0022\u003E\n  \n  \n\n      \n            \u003Cdiv class=\u0022flowchart-parent__body\u0022\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELocal authorities are encouraged to adopt a \u0027joined up\u0027 approach when developing an air quality action plan, not only involving services from within the Council who have an interest or role to play in air quality management (e.g. environmental health, development control, transportation and corporate services) but where appropriate also should seek to include representation from a range of external stakeholders, such as:\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESEPA \u003C\/li\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003ETransport Scotland \u003C\/li\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003ENeighbouring authorities\u003C\/li\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003ELocal Health Experts\u003C\/li\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003EPolice\u003C\/li\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003ECommunity Groups\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhen developing an AQMA steering group, it is particularly important to include representation from individuals and organisations who are likely to have a significant role in the development, appraisal and subsequent implementation of measures to improve air quality. However, it is also important to try and balance membership of the steering group so that it is manageable. Furthermore, once a steering group has been formed it is important that input from steering group members is sought regularly throughout the development and implementation of the plan.\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp\u003EWhere possible, steering groups should have the support of the Council\u0027s Chief Executive to encourage progress and to help ensure that air quality is dealt with consistently across the authority.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n      \n  \u003C\/article\u003E\n","dialogOptions":{"dialogClass":"flowchart-modal-popup","width":"50%","modal":true,"title":"Establish an AQMA Steering Group"}}]