Dear Madam or Sir,

I am contacting you to ask if you could kindly remind your drivers about unnecessary engine idling.

Idling engines when not required is extremely damaging for health, particularly of young or vulnerable people, and the environment. It is, of course, also an avoidable business expense for you.

My message to you today has been prompted by seeing one of your drivers idling their engine whilst stationary, in Leamington Spa in Warwickshire. We understand that on occasions it may be necessary for drivers to keep their engines running whilst stationary, but when it is not necessary we would really appreciate it if drivers would switch off their engines.

Here in Leamington Spa, where the air quality is worse than in most of the country, most companies we approach are more than happy to help out in this way, and we would appreciate any cooperation from drivers and companies like yours to make our town a bit healthier for us and our children.

Thank you so much in anticipation of your understanding and help.

Best regards

…… on Behalf of Clean Air for Leamington Spa (www.cleanairforleamingtonspa.org.uk)

Dear Madam or Sir,

Clean Air for Leamington have started a campaign to raise awareness about the detrimental effect of idling on our health and environment. We are contacting you to ask whether you would be willing to help us spread this important message.

An idling engine can produce up to twice as many exhaust emissions as an engine in motion. Exhaust emgines when stationary. Perhaps you might even consider making it your company policy and we would, in turn, be happy to name you as a a supporter of the campaign on our website and in social media. If you prefer, we can deliver you a printed poster and some fliers, at a convenient time. issions contain a range of air pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and particulate matter. These can affect the air quality of the surrounding environment and the air we breathe, potentially leading to a number of major health concerns.

We have attached a poster and a flyer to this email, which illustrates the dangers of idling.

It would be great if you would display this in your window or use it to remind your visitors, employees and customers to switch off their engines when not needed.

We hope that you will help us share this message and will work with us to make a significant improvement to air quality in Leamington.

Best regards

…… on Behalf of Clean Air for Leamington Spa (www.cleanairforleamingtonspa.org.uk)