Councils were asked to consider charging Clean Air Zones unless they could find other ways of reducing nitrogen dioxide levels which were as effective – and as quickly
The proposed Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone has become one of the biggest points of contention in the lead-up to this year’s mayoral elections.
Vans, buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles and lorries that fail to meet emission standards would pay a daily charge to drive on the region’s roads under plans due to be signed off ‘no later than this summer’.
Air pollution, primarily caused by vehicles, is said to contribute to 1,200 deaths a year in Greater Manchester.
The Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone and why it has become a big issue in the mayoral elections
It has prompted heated husting and spiky social media spats during the mayoral election campaign
10:47, 5 MAY 2021
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The proposed Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone has become one of the biggest points of contention in the lead-up to this year’s mayoral elections.
What is the Clean Air Zone and why is it such a big GM mayoral election issue? Date published: 05 May 2021
The Clean Air Zone would apply to buses, minibuses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles, vans and HGVs
The proposed Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone has become one of the biggest points of contention in the lead-up to this year’s mayoral elections.
Vans, buses, coaches, taxis, private hire vehicles and lorries that fail to meet emission standards would pay a daily charge to drive on the region’s roads under plans due to be signed off ‘no later than this summer’.
Scottish cashback app Swipii has hired a major player in the hospitality tech sector after smashing a fundraising target. Swipii added to its leadership team as it looks to quadruple its business network in 2021 to help local retailers rebuild their businesses post lockdown, it said. Former leader of ResDiary Richard McCandless joins the team as commercial director and brings a wealth of experience having scaled SaaS restaurant booking platform ResDiary worldwide across thousands of businesses in the hospitality sector . Mr McCandless will catalyse growth and sales across Swipii, leading the Scottish start up’s commercial efforts and establishing key partnerships , the firm said.
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Out of St. Stanislaus, Jack Lawson has exploded onto the high school golf scene this season, but he’s been knocking down putts on the.
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Most golfers go their whole lives without ever knowing the feeling of a hole-in-one.
That’s probably why it had never been done before by any.