Councils set out Clean Air Zone launch proposals
Proposals for a phased introduction of Newcastle and Gateshead’s Clean Air Zone are to be considered by councillors later this month.
The proposals would see the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) brought into operation later this year, with drivers of non-compliant vehicles entering the zone being sent warning letters, along with details about financial support, from November.
Subject to government approval, charges for non-compliant taxis, buses and HGVs would begin from 30 January 2023 and non-compliant vans would face charges to enter the CAZ from July 2023.
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Clean Air Zone - Newsletter June 2022
From Tuesday 21 June, the Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone has been added to the government’s online vehicle checker.
This means that you can now check whether your vehicle will be charged to enter the zone, which will cover most of Newcastle city centre as well as routes across the Tyne, Swing, High Level and Redheugh bridges.
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Businesses to be given longer to get CAZ ready
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.
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Councils call for government action on CAZ support fund
Councillors 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.
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Clean Air Zone – Newsletter December 2021
If 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.
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Clean Air Zone – Register now for financial support
Drivers who will be affected by Clean Air Zone charges from next summer are being invited to sign up for details about financial support.
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Proposed support measures set out for those affected by CAZ charges
Final plans for a Clean Air Zone to help protect people from harmful air pollution will be put before councillors this month.
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Clean Air Zone planned for next summer
A planned Clean Air Zone to cut harmful traffic emissions, improve air quality and protect people’s health could be put in place next summer.
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Delay to clean air zone plans confirmed
Plans to introduce a Clean Air Zone in Newcastle city centre have been delayed, councils in Newcastle and Gateshead have confirmed.
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Councillors to consider final air quality plans following public feedback
Ambitious plans for tackling poor air quality on Tyneside will be considered by councillors next week.
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Consultation findings show greater support for revised clean air plans
Final plans for improving air quality on Tyneside will take into account more than 23,000 responses from people and organisations across the North East.
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Consultation on air quality proposals closed
A 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.
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Final air quality consultation under way
People in the North East can have their say on final plans for tackling pollution from today (14 Oct).
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Final proposals to tackle air quality set to be submitted
Three Tyneside councils are set to agree their final plan to improve air quality across the region in response to government’s legal direction.
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Major changes to air quality plans following public feedback
New proposals for tackling poor air quality on Tyneside have been developed in response to public feedback.
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Public willing to take action on air pollution – but support is needed
A 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.
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Record number of consultation responses on air quality
More than 19,000 people in the North East have had their say on proposals for tackling pollution.
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