Legislation

In the midst of a global pandemic that has crippled many industries, it might not seem the most obvious time for local authorities to consider introducing a new charge for business parking. However, the workplace parking levy (WPL) is a flexible transport and fiscal policy tool that could meet the changing demands and priorities of local authorities who are planning for post-pandemic life.

Yesterday Bath became the first city outside of London to introduce charges for polluting vehicles, Rahul Bijlani, legal director at BDB Pitmans tells Air Quality News why this marks a significant moment.