|
If a friend has forwarded this email to you, you can subscribe to email updates about Coronavirus for people who live and work in the Bradford district.
Bradford CAZ will be launched on 26 September 2022
Bradford Council has been directed by Government to implement a CAZ to achieve compliance with legal limits for air quality. While the Council has put forward alternatives to a CAZ, the Government has instructed the Council that a charging CAZ is the only way that the district can comply with the direction in the shortest possible timeframe.
The extended lead time allows IT systems to be fully tested and businesses more time to use the Clean Air Zone funding available and upgrade their vehicles prior to the launch. It also provides Bradford district businesses and households more time to apply for local exemptions.
You can read more about the Clean Air Zone here
What do I need to know?
To prepare for the launch of the Bradford CAZ we would encourage anyone who feels they may be affected by the CAZ should check their vehicles on the Government website.
This will let you know if your vehicle will be charged for driving in any of the UK Clean Air Zones including Bradford.
- Bradford businesses, are eligible for up to 3 vehicles being exempt so most businesses, as long as they apply, won’t have to pay. This includes self–employed and sole traders. They are also eligible for grants to help them upgrade.
- Passenger cars and motorbikes will not be charged for entering the Bradford Clean Air Zone. It doesn’t matter if you live outside the Bradford District or if you use your vehicle for work purposes.
- Bradford householders can apply for an exemption if you own a non-compliant commercial type vehicle for private use (e.g. vans, campers, motorhomes and horseboxes), you will not have to pay.
What help is available?
Find out more about local and national exemptions on our website
There are still opportunities for grants to support the replacement or retrofit of non-compliant vehicles to clean air zone standards and to assist with the ongoing running costs of electric vehicles. The window for the HGV and Buses has now closed but there is still some funding available for taxis, LGV and minibuses available on a first come first serve basis. Find our more on our website.
If you are unsure if you will be charged to drive in the Bradford Clean Air Zone call our Clean Air Zone team who will be happy to provide you factual information about the status of your vehicle and will let you know if you are eligible for an exemption.
Telephone 01274 435533.
|
