ENVIRONMENT

Boroughs to get opt out from future ULEZ-style schemes

Legislation that will enable London boroughs to opt out of future road charging schemes has been welcomed as ‘an enormous step forwards in local democracy’.

Legislation that will enable London boroughs to opt out of future road charging schemes has been welcomed as ‘an enormous step forwards in local democracy'.

The Government-backed amendment to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill was prompted by the controversial expansion of Transport for London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in the face of opposition from some councils.

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