Schemes to manage air quality have been adopted in Greater London but paused in Manchester
Liverpool Council officials have explained why they rejected a charging system to improve air quality that has proved controversial in other major UK cities.
A senior official from Liverpool Council has revealed why he believes it was the right idea to convince Whitehall charging drivers was not the right fit for the city.READ MORE: Live updates as Natalie Bennett appears in court over Kasey Anderson murder This was despite signage indicating the CAZ and enforcement cameras being put up in preparation. In London, city Mayor Sadiq Khan pushed ahead with plans to expand the ultra low emissions zone into the wider boroughs.
Paul Farrell, operations manager at the city council, said: “It wouldn’t address air quality issues and would have a detrimental effect on those who couldn’t afford to pay it. We convinced the government it wasn’t the preferred option of the council.
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