IN THE NEWS JAQU 2022 CAZ REVIEW / WHAT’S COMING IN 2023
Heads of the Joint Air Quality Unit have
highlighted the CAZs
launched last year, and those launching in this year.
•Bradford launched its Class C CAZ on 26 September last. Early indications show a good level of awareness of the CAZ and positive travel behavioural changes.
Details of compliance require-
ments and a CAZ map can be found on BreathebetterBradford:
https://bradford.gov.uk/breathe-better- bradford/breathe-better-bradford/
•Bristol launched its Class D CAZ on the 28 November 2022. More information on the CAZ can be found at Clean Air For Bristol including a map of the CAZ:
https://www.cleanairforbristol.org/caz/
•Clean Air Fund (CAF): supports individuals and businesses affected by local air quality plans. JAQU has awarded £284 million to support a range of measures such
as vehicle upgrade and retrofit schemes, installation of electric chargepoints, provision of park and ride services and concessionary travel schemes.
CAF support schemes were opened in Bradford and Bristol prior to their CAZ launches. In both areas, uptake of grants and exemptions has been strong.
Sheffield’s CAF schemes launched on the 12 December last, more details about financial support packages are available on the Sheffield City Council CAZ website:
https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city- council/apply-for-financial-support-up grade-replace-polluting-vehicle
Applications for vehicle upgrade grants in Tyneside opened on 21 November along with applications for exemptions. To apply and find out further information on Tyneside’s ‘Class C’ CAZ please visit:
https://www.breathe-cleanair.com
WORCESTER CABBIES OFFERED £1,200 TO SWITCH TO ELECTRIC
Worcester City Council is looking to offer cabbies up to £1,200 to make the switch to greener cars. The council is willing to offer a three-year discount for drivers wanting to swap to electric or for drivers applying for a licence for the first time in a green taxi/PHV. Based on next year’s fees, the three-year discount for each taxi driver would be £1,226 and £1,129 for PHV drivers. The number of drivers offered the discount would be capped at ten each year and would cost the council around £37,000 if all 30 offers are claimed in the next three years. Half of the city’s licensed cabs are six years or older and the number of hackney licences is capped at its current limit but there is no limit on the number of PHVs, which is currently 59, which means it must be either new PHVs or old hackneys that take the offer.
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•The NO2 Programme: In addition to CAZs, good progress has been made in the NO2 Programme through local air quality measures being put in place across 64 local authorities to improve the health of their residents.
Coming in 2023
•Tyneside (Newcastle and Gateshead) plans to introduce its CAZ for non-compliant taxis, buses, coaches and HGVs on 30 January, and for non-compliant vans/LGVs from July 2023.
•Sheffield: is due to launch its Class C CAZ on 27 February 2023.
•Greater Manchester: JAQU is currently reviewing the evidence provided in GM’s clean air proposal.
To remain updated visit:
https://cleanairgm.com/clean-air-plan/
Check if you will be charged or make a payment for any CAZ here:
https://www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones
ULTRA LOW EMISSION ZONE TO BE EXPANDED LONDON-WIDE
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that he will expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) London-wide to tackle the triple threats of air pollution, the climate emergency and congestion, and to ensure five million more Londoners can breathe cleaner air. The expansion will come into effect on Tuesday 29 August 2023 and will operate across all London boroughs up to the existing Low Emission Zone boundary and will include Heathrow Airport. The ULEZ charge applies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year, except Christmas Day, 25th of December. To see if your vehicle meets the ULEZ emission standards, use the vehicle checker:
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle/
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