A project monitoring the air quality around schools in Bridgend is being planned.
The project will take place over the course of a year, and examine and record levels of nitrogen dioxide.
Monitoring equipment will be installed at Pencoed Comprehensive, Penybont Primary, Bridgend College, Oldcastle Primary, Cwmfelin Primary, Newton Primary and Bryncethin Primary.
Speaking at a recent full council meeting, cabinet member for wellbeing and future generations Dhanisha Patel said: “Discussions are underway between the council, Shared Regulatory Service and Natural Resources Wales on a project that will monitor air quality in the vicinity of local schools.
“Information learned will be analysed and used to support efforts to change the ways in which children get to and from school, and to raise greater awareness about air quality concerns.
“The collected data will be included in the council’s local air quality management progress report for 2020.
“If levels are found that encroach upon or exceed air quality objectives, further action may be required to introduce management areas and draw up strategic measures that will alleviate problems and improve air quality.”
The council meeting took place on April 17.
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