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A part of Calderdale where large numbers of new homes might be built should be assessed for air quality, and the impact of an incinerator also needs close monitoring, say councillors.

Coun Paul Bellenger, speaking in the questions-to-Cabinet-members section at April’s meeting of the full Calderdale Council, said poor air quality was a leading risk to health.

And Coun Geraldine Carter (Con, Ryburn) urged the council to strengthen monitoring air quality following granting of an environmental permit for a company to operate a small waste incineration plant at Sowerby Bridge.

Cabinet members said there were plans being put in place to assess the effect on the air residents breathe.

Calls for more monitoring of air quality where Calderdale homes could be built