This year, Clear Air Day is taking place on Thursday 19 June 2025.
The day aims to raises awareness of the importance of clean air for our health and the environment. It encourages our city’s communities, schools and businesses to take action to reduce air pollution to create a healthier and sustainable future, for everyone.
Parents and Carers – Take part in Clean Air Day with our 5 top tips:
- Aim to walk or wheel at least once a week. Choose active travel or public transport to reduce pollution this Clean Air Day.
- Too far to walk? Try a ‘Park and Stride’ and drive part of the way and walk the last 10 minutes.
- Plan a walking or cycling route to school using quieter roads to avoid harmful air pollutants. Use the Choose How You Move Journey Planner for the best route.
- Remember, switch off your engine for cleaner air. When your vehicle is stationary and it’s safe to do so, turn off your engine to help keep the air clean.
- Save energy by turning off lights, devices, and unplugging at the wall when not in use. This helps reduce electricity consumption, which is often generated from burning fossil fuels.
Schools and other organisations – Get involved in Clean Air Day:
- Get in touch with the Active Travel Team, email us at choosehowyoumove@leicester.gov.uk
- Attend an information session via Microsoft Teams. More details to follow soon.