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Businesses briefed on Clean Air Zone launch
By Jessica Brookes
Businesses braved stormy weather to find out the latest about Birmingham’s proposed Clean Air Zone (CAZ). Around 140 firms attended the
two breakfast events held by the Chamber, where representatives from Birmingham City Council answered questions about the CAZ. Delegates were also given
information about the Chamber’s new CAZ toolkit, a free online guide which helps businesses prepare for the introduction of the Zone. It includes a vehicle car checker,
In the zone: Raj Kandola
Zone exemptions, details of the its boundary and what fines will be enforced if non-compliant vehicles enter it. The CAZ is due to go live in the summer (see story on this
page), and will cover all roads inside the A4540 ring road. Raj Kandola, Chamber senior
policy and patron adviser, said: “It was great to see so many people attend the second briefing session – the demand for the events has gone through the roof as we inch ever closer to the launch of the zone in the summer. “The audience members asked a
range of questions focusing on potential exemptions for businesses and the support available for those firms that are likely to be affected by the advent of the zone. “I would urge you to download
the business toolkit as it contains a raft of information on putting the right steps in place for getting ready for the start of the zone and preparing for all permutations.”
Zone still likely for summer
Birmingham council chiefs are still hoping to launch the city’s Clean Air Zone this summer – despite teething problems with a vehicle checker tool. This tool allows motorists to
check whether their vehicle is compliant with clean air regulations. But the council denies that ongoing problems with it will lead to further delays in the introduction of the CAZ. A council spokesman said: “The
government has recognised the teething problems with its clean air zone vehicle checker and is working to iron out any issues as quickly as possible. “Once those issues are resolved,
there needs to be a period for motorists to check and prepare – and it has been suggested that this be a six-month period in fairness to all concerned. This remains in line with the previously-stated CAZ launch estimate of summer 2020. “The key message is that if you
are driving a Euro 4 petrol vehicle or Euro 6 diesel your vehicle will be compliant with Birmingham’s CAZ.” Chamber chief executive Paul
Faulkner said firms must continue to prepare for all permutations. He said: “Whilst it is disappointing to see glitches in the online vehicle checking tool, this does not change the circumstances local firms find themselves
A map of the area the CAZ will cover
operating in. “Whether the zone goes live at
the start of July or a few weeks later – the overarching message for businesses is still the same – get ready and prepare for all permutations. “If anything, this development should sharpen business planning.
If you haven’t had the chance, I would urge you to download the Chamber’s Clean Air Zone business toolkit – a free online resource which will help firms put the steps in place to be ready for the advent of the zone and to alleviate any potential challenges on the horizon.”
Business News
Closing the gap
By Mike Pipe, senior enterprise coordinator
Employers across the country are stepping up their connections with schools and work with students to build job skills and prepare them for the world of work, according to new research published. The ‘Closing the Gap’ report
by The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) highlights a significant increase in the level of business engagement in schools and colleges. The report found a
narrowing of the gap between the number of young people meeting employers and the target of reaching all secondary and college students in England. Eighty per cent of young
people are now benefiting from meeting employers every year and two thirds (66%) are gaining from work experience. It means consistent and
definitive progress is being made towards the overall target of four million young people meeting employers and one million having work experience every year. Major employers from
multiple sectors are working with schools across the country to improve the employability skills of young people. Areas of disadvantage are among the best performing – tackling the issue of social mobility. Airbus, BAE Systems, Toyota, KPMG, Vodafone, JP Morgan, Easyjet, Pinewood, Aviva, Seddon, Willmott Dixon and a few CV writing services are among the many companies involved. Check our partners’ best CV writing service reviews, they did a great job, now you’ll know how to find the best one!
If you are interested in becoming an enterprise adviser, please contact Mike Pipe, senior enterprise coordinator at
Michael.pipe@bep.education or call on 07717316661
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