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Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
National
Stuart Sommerville

West Lothian town sees pollution plunge as air quality monitoring ends

Air quality monitoring at the heart of a West Lothian town is set to end after 12 years, following a dramatic drop in pollution.

West Lothian Council’s Executive has agreed to end Broxburn's Air Quality Management area status, which has been monitoring the main street through the town.

The decision was made after results showed a dramatic drop in pollution levels, while officials said revoking the management order will save the council thousands of pounds a year.

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