Scotland passes Transport Bill to help improve air quality
A bill was passed in Scotland last week (October 10) to write into law amendments for Low Emission Zones (LEZs),…
Council
Colchester launches two-year air pollution project
Colchester Borough Council has launched a two-year project to raise awareness of air pollution in Colchester. The authority has created…
Manchester sets 2040 goal to cut car journeys
By 2040, Manchester City Council wants 50% of all Greater Manchester journeys to be taken by public transport, bike or…
Birmingham floats £500 Workplace Parking Levy
To help tackle air pollution, businesses in Birmingham could be charged £500 to offer parking spaces to their staff, under…
Low Emission Zone support fund announced in Scotland
A new funding scheme has been announced to help prepare for the introduction of Low Emission Zones (LEZ) in Scotland’s…
Majority of local authorities still with illegal levels of NO2
36 out of 43 local authority areas still have illegal levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ClientEarth analysis of UK government…
How local authorities can help kickstart the EV revolution
Tiffany Cloynes, partner at law firm Geldards, looks at what funding is available to local authorities to install easy electric…
Bristol’s Clean Air Zone plans delayed for third time
The government has given Bristol City Council an extra five weeks to submit its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) outline business…
