Kenilworth residents are being encouraged to 'switch on to switching off' for Clean Air Day.

Clear Air Day takes place on June 17 and aims to highlight the impacts of air pollution on health.

Warwick District Council is looking to build on last year's campaign which targeted 'fuelish' idlers running their car engines unnecessarily when stationary, especially around schools.

Clean Air for Leamington and Clean Air Warwick are also involved, trying to encourage residents to use sustainable transport as well as switching off their car engines whilst stationary.

Local schools are encouraged to take part and visit the Clean Air Day website which has resources available for schools and parents including posters, pledge cards and information on how to organise a 'walking bus'.

Councillor Judy Falp, portfolio holder for health and community protection said: "Contrary to popular belief, switching off your engine does not use more fuel or cause issues with the engine.

"It's important for us all to 'switch on to switching off' and be consciously aware of the little changes we can make that will have a big impact on the air quality in Warwick district."

Other groups and businesses are also encouraged to think about how they can contribute to improving local air quality by sharing information about the negative impact of idling through their social media channels, and reminding their employees to switch off their engine when stationary.

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People can take inspiration from the Clean Air Day website which has a range of useful resources for individuals, health care professionals, community groups and businesses.

"One minute of idling produces 150 balloons of harmful pollutants and ten seconds of idling wastes more fuel than restarting your engine," says Ignaty Dyakov-Richmond of Clean Air for Leamington.

"Our campaign isn't anti-car. We understand that cars have their function in the 21st century. What we want is a simple habit change that can make breathing less dangerous."