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Analysis: Burnham won't face facts on failing CAZ model

25/02/2025

Mayor Andy Burnham once vowed to never introduce a clean air zone (CAZ) to tackle toxic air pollution; authorities in Greater Manchester have delivered on this by modelling a highly limited version that made almost no impact, an investigation by Highways has revealed.

Defra backs Burnham's plan to avoid CAZ

24/01/2025

The Government has backed Greater Manchester’s decision not to implement a clean air zone and instead to take an ‘investment-led approach’ to pollution.

Bradford claims questionable success from watered-down CAZ

28/09/2023

Bradford Council has denied that a graph it published showing toxic air pollution below the ‘legal limit’ was intended to demonstrate compliance with the legal limit for toxic air pollution in the Air Quality Directive.

Wales to enforce M4 limits, 20 months on

17/11/2022

The Welsh Government has finally begun to enforce the 50mph speed limits on the M4 near Newport, with new data showing that toxic air pollution in the area remains above legal limits.

Study finds vegetation barrier reduces NO2 spread

12/10/2022

A study alongside the A470 at Pontypridd has found vegetation helping to reduce the spread of nitrogen dioxide from the road to neighbouring properties.

We need electric vehicles to solve illegal pollution, National Highways says

22/02/2022

National Highways has offered no firm solution to illegal levels of air pollution on the national network at as many 17 sites, suggesting only the take-up of cleaner vehicles can bring air quality within legally binding limits.

Stoke gets more time on toxic air

10/06/2021

Ministers have given Stoke on Trent City Council more time to find a solution to toxic air pollution, despite expectations that a possible Clean Air Zone will delay the area’s compliance with legally binding pollution limits.

Siemens scoops Pompey CAZ job as traffic returns

17/12/2020

Portsmouth City Council has awarded Siemens Mobility Limited a contract to design a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) to the south west of the city.

Air pollution contributed to girl's death, coroner rules

17/12/2020

A landmark judgement has determined that exposure to excessive air pollution, mainly from traffic emissions, contributed to the death of a nine-year-old girl from South London.

Exclusive: Average speed cameras cut Welsh air pollution by half

14/10/2020

Highways can reveal that air pollution at roadside hotspots reduced dramatically after the Welsh Government began enforcing lower speed limits with cameras.

Basildon launches pre-emptive strike against charging CAZ

15/01/2020

Basildon Council and local businesses have joined forces to voice their opposition to proposals for a charging Clean Air Zone in the area.

Bristol mulls charging CAZ as its pollution options fall flat

29/08/2019

Bristol City Council has been forced into developing stronger measures to tackle air pollution, including charging private cars, after it became clear its preferred options ran a serious risk of being unlawful.

Highways England acting 'unlawfully' over air pollution

30/05/2019

Highways England has spent just a fraction of its £100m fund to tackle illegal levels of air pollution on its roads, and has less than a year to go to spend nearly £70m of an initial £75m.

Coventry ordered to implement Clean Air Zone

21/05/2019

Coventry City Council has accused the Government of using ‘heavy handed’ tactics after it was ordered to implement a Clean Air Zone.

Coffey ‘astonished’ at Bristol air pollution delay

24/01/2019

Environment minister Therese Coffey has threatened Bristol mayor Marvin Rees with legal action if he does not meet new deadlines for a plan to tackle air pollution in the city.

Van growth poses toxic problem for Government

15/01/2019

Traffic levels in Great Britain remain stable, according to the latest statistics, with the continued growth of van and lorry traffic compensating for a slight fall in car use.

Defra backs Nottingham pollution plan but warns tardy councils

04/12/2018

Ministers have approved Nottingham City Council’s new plan to tackle air pollution in the city centre but other key councils have missed the latest Government deadline.

Leeds aims to cushion impact of Clean Air Zone

10/10/2018

Leeds City Council has outlined its final plans for a Clean Air Zone to help cut pollution in the city, which will see buses, coaches and HGVs charged £50 a day.

London councils launch mini ULEV-only zone

04/09/2018

Two London councils have restricted nine streets to ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) during peak times.

Q and A: Birmingham's Cllr Zaffar talks Clean Air Zones

10/07/2018

Birmingham City Council recently approved plans for a Class D charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ), which would include private cars. Highways spoke to councillor Waseem Zaffar MBE, cabinet member for transport and environment, about the issue at the National Clean Air Summit.

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