Bristol's clean air zone (CAZ) has come into force and businesses in the city are being urged to apply for financial support to help with the cost of replacing non-compliant vehicles. The CAZ is aimed at cutting air pollution in the city centre, with charges in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Bristol City Council confirmed one business had already secured a £6,000 grant through its Financial Assistance Scheme. The scheme, which was first announced in October, is aimed at helping companies and individuals in Bristol with interest-subsidised finance and grants, or a combination of the two.
The money received by the business was administered by independent funder Shire Leasing on behalf of the local authority.
