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Birmingham City Council has launched its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) today, June 1, which requires drivers of older cars, vans and trucks to pay a daily fee to enter the city’s centre.
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’.