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Leeds City Council has announced that plans for a charging Clean Air Zone in the city are being put on hold for the foreseeable future as a result of pollution falling due to the coronavirus crisis.
In a statement, James Lewis, deputy leader and executive member for responsibility for air quality, said that Leeds residents are now breathing air that is ‘considerably cleaner and safer’ than just a few months ago.
He said that Leeds City Council is now working closely with central government to review the long term impact that the pandemic will have on the city’s air quality to understand whether pollution will ever reach illegal levels. If it remains below legal limits, the council will no longer have the support of the government to introduce a charging Clean Air Zone.
If that happens, the financial support from the authority will continue to be paused until the review is complete and further direction is received.
Lewis said: “I recognise that at an already uncertain time, this latest update will be frustrating for many businesses. However, I would like to ask drivers and operators for their continued patience whilst we carry out this urgent review. I hope to be able to clarify the future of the Leeds CAZ in the Autumn.
“Tackling the climate emergency and protecting the health of everyone in Leeds remain priorities for this council. Regardless of any future decision on the charging zone we will continue to deliver schemes that enable sustainable travel and the shift to zero emission vehicles."
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