New demands for action over Storrington air pollution

And scores of villagers later took to social media praising his efforts and pledged to join him in future protests.

Storrington has already been acknowledged as being among the worst places in Britain for air quality.

Earlier this year a group of residents at Manley’s Hill again pleaded for action over what they described as a ‘toxic trench’ in the area.

The village has suffered high levels of pollution for more than 20 years and was last year named as the fourth worst place in Britain for air quality – worse even than London.

“No-one is doing anything about it,” said Mark Lewis, who has put forward proposals to West Sussex County Council for a contra flow system which he believes will help ease traffic congestion.

“We need to dissuade 28,000 cars a day that drive through Storrington because it’s easier than travelling along the A27 – because the A27 doesn’t work. They all go through Storrington. West Sussex County Times

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