Five councils challenge the expansion of the ULEZ in the courts, but were ultimately unsuccessful.
Surrey County Council spent nearly £150,000 of taxpayers money challenging the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone.
This figure includes a £100,000 contribution to TfL costs and a £39,528.20 contribution to the five councils' total costs.Entering the zone in a non-compliant car, usually petrol cars registered before 2005 and diesel cars registered before September 2015, costs drivers £12.50 per day. Speaking at the time of the High Court's decision, the county council's leader, Councillor Tim Oliver, said it was incredibly disappointing.
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