Councillor Peter Cooper is putting forward a motion at a full council meeting on August 11 that highlights the enduring problem of chronic traffic gridlock, particularly in Hamworthy, leading to air pollution due to prolonged vehicle idling and a high number of HGVs in the vicinity. The proposal says that residents should not be subjected to unsafe levels of air pollution as a result of traffic congestion, adding that “protecting public health, particularly that of children and vulnerable residents, must be a priority across the BCP conurbation.” If the proposal is approved, the council resolves to commission a comprehensive air quality assessment in areas like Hamworthy, work with relevant agencies to assess the impact of sustained HGV traffic on underground infrastructure and local roads, and develop and implement a time-bound action plan to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and protect public health.