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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Joseph Timan

Andy Burnham says new Clean Air Zone scheme will be 'substantially different' - but can't rule out charges

Andy Burnham has promised Greater Manchester's Clean Air Zone will look 'substantially different' later this year – but he cannot rule out charges yet.

The controversial scheme was due to come into force in May but has been put on hold, allowing for the plan to cut air pollution to be redesigned by July.

It comes after the government agreed to delay the deadline by which councils in Greater Manchester must comply by legal standards on air quality to 2026.

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