Plans to introduce a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in Newcastle and Gateshead are to be postponed to allow more time for people and businesses to get ready.
Local business leaders have welcomed the decision, which councils have confirmed is in response to concerns over drivers and firms needing more time to access financial support.
Read MoreCouncillors are calling for urgent action from government to enable a vital Clean Air Zone support scheme for Tyneside taxi drivers and small businesses to go ahead.
Read MoreIf you’ve signed up for updates regarding the Clean Air Zone and the support that will be available for those affected you should have received our first newsletter by email.
Read MoreDrivers who will be affected by Clean Air Zone charges from next summer are being invited to sign up for details about financial support.
Read MoreFinal plans for a Clean Air Zone to help protect people from harmful air pollution will be put before councillors this month.
Read MoreA planned Clean Air Zone to cut harmful traffic emissions, improve air quality and protect people’s health could be put in place next summer.
Read MorePlans to introduce a Clean Air Zone in Newcastle city centre have been delayed, councils in Newcastle and Gateshead have confirmed.
Read MoreAmbitious plans for tackling poor air quality on Tyneside will be considered by councillors next week.
Read MoreFinal plans for improving air quality on Tyneside will take into account more than 23,000 responses from people and organisations across the North East.
Read MoreA total of 2,777 people took part and their feedback is now being analysed so that it can be taken into account before councils agree to submit their plans to government.
Read MorePeople in the North East can have their say on final plans for tackling pollution from today (14 Oct).
Read MoreThree Tyneside councils are set to agree their final plan to improve air quality across the region in response to government’s legal direction.
Read MoreNew proposals for tackling poor air quality on Tyneside have been developed in response to public feedback.
Read MoreA partnership approach involving the public, businesses, councils and government is needed to tackle harmful levels of air pollution and many people are already, or would be willing, to play their part.
Read MoreMore than 19,000 people in the North East have had their say on proposals for tackling pollution.
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