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What’s happening in Sheffield city centre?
In a bid to reduce harmful emissions caused by the most polluting vehicles, Sheffield is implementing a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) on the 27th of February. The zone will cover the Sheffield city centre and...
How to prepare for the upcoming Newcastle CAZ
“More than 36,000 people die in the UK every year due to poor air quality. That includes hundreds on Tyneside. This is a move to address that” – Council leader Nick Kemp, of Labour. [1]
In a bid to...
A guide to navigating the CAZ
Driving into Bristol soon? Whether you live locally or are going to visit Bristol for the first time, you’re going to need to be aware of the new Bristol Clean Air Zone (CAZ) that goes live on...
How have Clean Air Zones impacted drivers across...
Clean Air Zones have taken their toll on drivers in Birmingham and London, and the stats are eye-watering. Birmingham and London are Class D zones, affecting all drivers of non-compliant vehicles,...
Bristol Clean Air Zone: Residents share their...
The lowdown: What’s happening in Bristol?
Nitrogen dioxide levels in Bristol have risen above the legal health limit of 10 micrograms per cubic meter, with some towns reaching levels of 16.6...
Cheap parking in Birmingham city centre
Wondering where to find parking in Birmingham city centre? We’ve collated the best cost-friendly parking spaces, their charges and times of operation. Plus, find out the fastest way to pay the...
What's coming next?
The Birmingham Clean Air Zone launched last summer, and we wrote about the huge cost to local drivers. Over 113,000 were fined in July alone, totalling £7m in penalty charge notices. The council took...
Up, Up and Away
Our guide to attending the Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2022
The skies of Bristol are set to fill up with colour as Europe’s largest balloon festival is making a comeback this year. From Thursday, August 11...
Gearing up for Birmingham 2022
Our guide to the Commonwealth Games
The adrenaline is racing. Athletes are prepped and ready to perform. And the city is gearing up for a thrilling showcase of sport. The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth...
Motorists in Birmingham fined £7m in July...
Motorists who drove into Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) were fined at least £7m in July alone. The charge to drive in the zone is £8 per day, and the penalty for not paying is a hefty £120 per...