• The Healthy Air Coalition urges the Mayor to adopt air pollution targets that meet World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, supported by a clear and credible delivery plan.
• By 2030 at the latest, London should fully comply with the 2021 WHO air quality guidelines, meeting interim targets of 10 µg/m³ for PM2.5 and 20 µg/m³ for NO₂ (annual mean), in line with EU law. We note that WHO’s guidelines apply the same limits for most common pollutants for indoor air and outdoor air.

Achieve the targets in the Mayor’s Transport Strategy and the ‘Accelerated Green’ Net Zero Carbon Pathway, which are now significantly off track but would deliver major air quality benefits. These include:

• A 10% increase in bus speeds by 2030, reversing cuts to bus miles and speeds. This requires tackling congestion, managing main road parking, auditing all Red Routes, and introducing bus gates or 24/7 bus lanes where missing.
• A 27% reduction in car vehicle kilometres by 2030. If this ambition has changed, the Mayor must clearly set out the new pathway and how it will deliver.
• A 70% reduction in people killed and seriously injured on London’s roads by 2030, in line with the Vision Zero 2041 target.

A diesel-free London by 2030, achieved by tightening ULEZ compliance for Euro 6 diesel vehicles and providing targeted support for high-mileage fleets and SMEs.

A strategy and delivery plan for sustainable river crossings that improves air quality, prioritises active travel, electric mobility, public transport, and freight, and reduces unnecessary private car use.

• Recommend sustainable kerbside strategies to all London boroughs – reducing private car parking, expanding shared mobility options (e.g. car clubs, e-bikes), and encouraging a shift from larger, fossil-fuelled vehicles to smaller, lighter, or electric ones. This should include higher charges on the most polluting and dangerous vehicles, such as SUVs.
• Support bold schemes to modernise central London and align the capital with other world cities. Options include a Zero Emission Freight Zone, reinstating pedestrianisation in Soho, and removing through-traffic from the Royal Parks.
• Expand access to trees and green space, especially in areas with the highest pollution and least existing provision, while keeping the focus on tackling pollution at source.

• Discourage unnecessary burning in homes – including wood and gas. Provide dedicated funding for low-income Londoners to switch to cleaner appliances through the Warmer Homes London scheme, alongside energy bill subsidies. While pressing government for stronger powers, run an awareness campaign on the serious health risks of domestic wood burning.
• Fund retrofit and air filtration projects that cut energy bills while improving health and air quality. Ensure projects deliver adequate ventilation, use safe insulation materials, and maintain high installation standards.
• Strengthen indoor air quality protections through Local Air Quality Management Plans. Review AQAPs where the GLA has jurisdiction, and advise boroughs and employers to conduct air pollution risk assessments with workers and recognised trade unions, paying special attention to vulnerable groups.

• Call on the government to phase out unnecessary domestic wood burning, including smokeless fuel. In the interim, seek stronger powers for local and devolved authorities to act and update Smoke Control Areas to focus on PM2.5 emissions.
• Call on the government to boost Transport for London funding to reduce fares, recognising that London is currently among the most expensive cities in Europe for public transport.