Wigan Council and the LES Partnership have been given initial approval for award funding from Defra to assess the air quality and health benefits arising from emission reductions achieved through local transport measures. The project will build on previous work by the LES Partnership and LG Regulation and seek to establish a process for local authorities to assess air quality/health outcomes from projected emission reductions. The work will draw upon other local case studies supported by the Defra Air Quality Grant. It will form part of a broader approach as the LES Partnership and Defra are working closely to explore ways of streamlining tools and on-line resources.