Government could still require Greater Manchester to enforce Clean Air Zone charges
The government is still not convinced that Greater Manchester should scrap Clean Air Zone charges, saying the city-region's proposal lacks evidence. However, the new plan to help fund vehicle upgrades instead of penalising owners of older taxis, vans, buses and lorries is still under consideration.
READ MORE: Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone cameras are helping catch criminals - but a police chief wants to go further "We have requested further evidence from the Greater Manchester authorities to enable us to consider the plans further." According to Defra, they discussed the aims of the Clean Air Zone, legal responsibilities and the alternative plans set out by the ten local authorities in Greater Manchester to reduce harmful NO2 emissions in Manchester. Shortly after, the Tory minister wrote to local leaders asking for additional evidence.
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