Drivers are being urged not to use third-party websites to pay Clean Air Zone charges as many people are being left out of pocket.
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Drivers and businesses affected by Clean Air Zone charges are reminded that funding to upgrade to cleaner vehicles is still available.
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A financial support scheme to help those affected by Clean Air Zone charges is opening up to more businesses.
Changes to the eligibility criteria mean that more people with vans, light goods vehicles and minibuses will be able to qualify for funding to help buy cleaner vehicles that comply with CAZ emissions requirements.
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The Clean Air Zone grants scheme will be paused temporarily from this weekend so that a review can be carried out.
People wishing to apply for funding under the current terms and conditions are reminded that they must submit their application by the end of Sunday 17 December 2023.
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A financial support scheme that has paid out just over £2m in funding to help people buy cleaner vehicles is to be reviewed at the end of the year.
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Drivers are being warned against using unofficial websites to pay Clean Air Zone charges.
The advice comes after a number of motorists in the North East and elsewhere in the country paid a fee for driving in a Clean Air Zone, only to realise later that they did not have to pay or that the payment had not been registered, resulting in them receiving a Penalty Charge Notice.
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More than £1.3m in grant funding for cleaner vehicles has been awarded to businesses and taxi drivers in the North East as part of Clean Air Zone measures.
In the first six months from the launch of the Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone, a total of £1,301,437 was successfully paid out, helping hundreds of owners to upgrade their vehicles to cleaner models.
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Van and light goods vehicle owners are reminded that Clean Air Zone charges for non-compliant vehicles start on 17 July 2023.
People are being encouraged to go online to check whether they will need to pay the CAZ charge and find out whether they are eligible for financial support towards the cost of a cleaner vehicle.
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From Monday 17 July 2023, your van or LGV will need to meet national CAZ emissions standards or you’ll be required to pay a charge of £12.50 per day to enter the zone.
Read our update for information on how to check your vehicle, how to pay a CAZ charge and how to apply for a grant.
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We’ve been made aware of a text message that has been sent, telling people they have driven into the Clean Air Zone and asking them to click to make a payment.
This is not an official message. If you receive this text message please DO NOT click the link.
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The Clean Air Zone charging date for vans and light goods vehicles has been confirmed as Monday 17 July 2023. Find out more, including information about grants, exemptions, how to check if your van is affected and how to pay a CAZ charge.
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Clean Air Zone charges for older, more polluting vans and light goods vehicles, will begin in Newcastle and Gateshead on Monday 17 July 2023.
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Temporary arrangements allowing people extra time to pay a Clean Air Zone charge will come to an end later this month.
Drivers are being urged to make sure they pay any CAZ charges within the six-day deadline to avoid an additional financial penalty.
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Drivers are being urged to get ready for the Clean Air Zone launching in Newcastle and Gateshead from next week.
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Drivers are being reminded that a Clean Air Zone covering part of Newcastle and Gateshead will launch at the end of this month.
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Letters alerting thousands of drivers to upcoming Clean Air Zone charges are being sent out this week.
The Early Notice Letters will be sent to 3,507 vehicle owners whose taxi, bus, coach or HGV does not meet CAZ emissions standards and will be required to pay a charge from 30 January 2023.
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Vehicle owners affected by the Clean Air Zone will be able to apply for financial support from next week.
Applications for vehicle upgrade grants will open from Monday 21 November along with applications for exemptions.
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Get the latest updates on the Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone.
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New signage and cameras for the Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone (CAZ) have been installed and are in operation from today – but without any drivers being charged yet.
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Find out about planned charging dates and keep up to date with news about grants and exemptions.
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