Lewisham launches consultation on ambitious plans to reimagine the borough’s roads and streets
Lewisham Council has unveiled proposals to reimagine the borough’s roads and streets in order to reduce air pollution, improve road safety and encourage more people to walk, cycle or use public transport. The Sustainable Streets programme proposes to make better use of road space and pavements in the borough by installing more trees, secure cycle […]
Clean Air Zone launches later this month in Newcastle
Drivers are being reminded that a Clean Air Zone covering part of Newcastle and Gateshead will launch at the end of this month. From 30 January 2023 older, more polluting taxis, buses, coaches and HGVs will be charged to enter the zone. Privately-owned cars will not be affected by the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) and […]
Anglo Scottish Asset Finance helps Newcastle and Gateshead businesses achieve clean air compliance
Anglo Scottish Asset Finance Ltd has been appointed by Newcastle City, and Gateshead Council to deliver the financial assistance scheme to support businesses affected by the introduction of a clean air zone in Newcastle City Centre. The financial assistance scheme has been launched to support Newcastle and Gateshead’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ), which will charge […]
Electric cycle scheme in City of York receives award for excellence
City of York’s E-Cycle Switch scheme has won the national Modeshift award for excellence in active travel, recognising its effective promotion and encouragement of active travel in the city. Modeshift is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers travel planning and support to professionals and organisations aiming to promote and grow levels of active and sustainable travel for […]
When you stop, engine stops – new anti-engine idling campaign launches in Portsmouth
Drivers in Portsmouth have been asked to switch their car engines off when they are stationary and it is safe to do so, to improve people’s health by lowering air pollution. Air pollution has a major impact on the health of people who suffer from respiratory conditions, older people, those with heart disease, children and […]
School children plot a route to cleaner air in Camden Town
Pupils at Camden Town schools have been learning more about the impacts of air pollution through a series of workshops. As part of the Camden Town Low Emission Neighbourhood (LEN) programme, funded through the Mayor of London’s Air Quality Fund, pupils at Hawley Primary School, Holy Trinity & St Silas Primary School, and Cavendish School […]
Calls for key workers to avoid £25 charge for going to and from work in London
MPs are calling for emergency service workers to be exempt from the expanded London Ultra Low Emissions Zone charge as it emerges some workers will be charged twice in a single shift. The Telegraph has pointed out that nurses and police officers working overnight shifts often have to drive to work because of antisocial hours […]
We can and should go further to reduce air pollution says Chief Medical Officer
The country can and should go further to reduce air pollution – and it is technically possible to do so, says England’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Professor Chris Whitty, in his annual report published today (Thursday 8 December 2022). Outdoor air pollution in England has reduced significantly since the 1980s – but it still poses […]
Havering Council expresses disappointment over ULEZ expansion
The Leader of Havering Council has expressed his disappointment over the expansion of the ULEZ across London, given the cost of living crisis. Councillor Ray Morgon, Leader of Havering Council, said: “We are very disappointed to hear the London Mayor’s decision to go ahead with the expansion of ULEZ into Havering. This will penalise the […]
Trams could be a part of Surrey’s public transport network in the future
Trams into Surrey have been raised as one “very possible solution” to improving public transport with the expansion of the capital’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) As reported by Highways News last week, the zone’s expansion was confirmed on Friday (November 25), and Elmbridge councillors had discussed the matter with a Transport for London (TfL) […]
