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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Environmental education for children at City Hall on Clean Air Day
Children from 13 Bradford schools gathered on Thursday (June 19) to learn about the impact of air pollution. The gathering, which took place on Clean Air Day, saw students taking part in hands-on activities at City Hall. They learnt about the workings of hydrogen fuel cars; explored sources of pollution in the home; and even designed their own low emission Lego cities. Children also had the opportunity to explore active travel routes and consider nature-related challenges. Partners from National Education Nature Park, Born in Bradford, and the Climate Ambassadors led sessions, as did Bradford Council's Sustainability Service and the Living Well and Active Travel teams. In the words of a spokesperson for City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, "schools in Bradford continue to be supported" by the Clean Air Schools programme, which is funded by funds generated from the Bradford Clean Air Zone. A spokesperson said: "Cleaner air has health benefits for everyone, but especially for the elderly and young children, as well as those with existing health conditions. "Pollutants in the air that have been traced to vehicles can lead to respiratory infections, decreased lung function, and heart problems, and can worsen symptoms of asthma. "Removing or limiting the number of polluting vehicles that can enter a city or town centre will improve its air quality, having a positive impact on the health of those living and working there." A spokesperson said that "the impacts of air pollution are felt by everyone, but not equally," and referred to potentially higher levels of air pollution exposure for those who live close to a busy main road, or in an area where many people have wood burning stoves. Councillor Sarah Ferriby, Bradford Council's executive member for healthy people and places, said: "Clean Air Day is a great way for everyone to learn more about why any amount of air pollution can be damaging to our health. "It is fantastic to see so many schools taking part in this event and also our Clean Air Schools Programme, from assemblies and class workshops to grants and anti-idling activities - all designed to reduce air pollution and improve the health of our residents. "The Bradford Clean Air Zone is really making a difference: air quality is reducing both inside and outside the Clean Air Zone, and health benefits are being realised across the district." More information about the Clean Air Hub is available at
BBC News
a day ago
- Health
- BBC News
Bradford Council teaches children on city's pollution risks
Children in Bradford have been celebrating on Clean Air Day as the council attempts to reduce the risk posed to young people by vehicle emissions. Bradford Council hosted pupils from 13 schools to learn about air quality, the environment and how air pollution affects researchers found that GP visits for lung health in Bradford had reduced by 25% since the city's Clean Air Zone (CAZ) was implemented in September council said children growing up in urban areas were particularly at-risk and that pollutants traced to vehicles could lead to respiratory infections, decreased lung function, heart problems, and can worsen symptoms of asthma. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BD: Festival returns to Bradford city centre for 2025 edition
The BD: Festival is set to return to Bradford city centre for its 2025 edition in July. The free two-day event produced by Bradford Council showcases artists, local talent, live music, as well as offering art and craft workshops. The local authority is partnering with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture for the 25-26 July event, with City Park and Centenary Square hosting performances. "There really is something for everyone at this fabulous event and it's a great chance for us to come together to celebrate art, culture and heritage," said councillor Sarah Ferriby. Tightrope walking act Cie Basinga will headline the first day, with the performance also featuring a live the second day, Zee and the City will see a 13ft (4m) puppet exploring the streets of Bradford, mixing music, storytelling and "awe-inspiring puppetry".Shanaz Gulzar, Bradford 2025 creative director, said: "Now celebrating its 5th year in the district's cultural calendar, our collaboration with Bradford Council on this year's BD:Festival will help to bring more artists than ever before to the city centre."Bradford's free family-friendly spectacular festival of outdoor arts will be one to remember." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Bradford illegal vapes complaints highlighted in report
The number of complaints about illegal vapes being sold in Bradford has surpassed the number of reports of illegal cigarettes, according to a new finding was expected to be presented later as part of a report to members of the Bradford and Airedale Wellbeing Board, outlining progress on work to cut the district's smoking report would also reveal that seven out of 20 vape shops where test purchases were carried out in Bradford had sold vape products to a vaping was a useful tool to encourage people to stop smoking, there were concerns over its rising popularity among people who had never smoked before, board members would be told. Members of the Wellbeing Board include representatives from public bodies such as Bradford Council, West Yorkshire Police and local NHS its meeting due to be held on Tuesday, board members were also expected to hear that Trading Standards officers received more complaints about illegal vapes sold in Bradford than in any other area of West Yorkshire. 'Surge in complaints' The report stated that illicit vaping products presented "a growing challenge"."Bradford has reported a surge in complaints about illegal vape sales," it said."Many of these products do not comply with UK regulations, posing additional health risks."West Yorkshire Trading Standards had "led enforcement efforts, resulting in numerous seizures of illegal vapes", according to the "stronger penalties and improved public reporting mechanisms are needed", it cost of living crisis had contributed to increased sales of illegal tobacco and vapes, "particularly in deprived areas", the report said."Illegal products may contain unregulated additives, higher nicotine concentrations and other harmful substances."The report to board members noted: "Evidence suggests that vaping is significantly less harmful than smoking and can be an effective aid in smoking cessation."However, the increasing prevalence of youth vaping has prompted calls for stricter regulations to prevent non-smokers from taking up the habit and to curb potential health risks." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
18th Century pub in Bradford demolished over safety concerns
An 18th Century pub in Bradford has been demolished after concerns about the safety of the building were found midway through work to convert were working on transforming the derelict Grade II listed Hare and Hounds pub into a convenience store when they were told to vacate after a building inspection. It had found "significant wall collapses and chimney stacks were found to be at immediate risk of falling."Historic England said it was "deeply saddened" to hear of the demolition and would work with the Bradford Council to discuss the next steps. Following the structural concerns, the council issued a Section 78 notice mandating the emergency demolition of the pub had been empty for many years and suffered from vandalism and it looked like the building could be saved when planning permission to convert it into a shop was granted to MGM Property Investment earlier this planning approval involved a new extension being built on the listed pub and a separate new build unit on the pub car park, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. At the time, conservation officers on the council said the change of use would secure the future of the decaying listed building. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
