The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2025
28 August 2025
Amends/Commences: Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024
Comes into force: 29th July 2025
Jurisdiction: Wales
Summary
Multiple sections of the Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 will come into force on 31st July 2025. These include provisions on local authority air quality reviews, the preparation of action plans for air quality management areas, and Welsh Ministers’ powers of direction. They also commence measures regulating smoke and fuel in smoke control areas, along with guidance for local authorities and further smoke control provisions. Together, these changes strengthen local and national powers to address air quality issues in Wales.
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Comes into force: 29th July 2025
Jurisdiction: Wales
Summary
Multiple sections of the Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Act 2024 will come into force on 31st July 2025. These include provisions on local authority air quality reviews, the preparation of action plans for air quality management areas, and Welsh Ministers’ powers of direction. They also commence measures regulating smoke and fuel in smoke control areas, along with guidance for local authorities and further smoke control provisions. Together, these changes strengthen local and national powers to address air quality issues in Wales.
For more information, click here.