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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Charlotte Cox

'Scrap the plan': Trafford Conservatives call for suspension of Clean Air Zone pending 'full investigation'

Conservatives in Trafford are calling for the suspension of Clean Air Zone pending a 'full investigation' into the plan.

Currently due to be launched in May to tackle illegal levels of nitrogen dioxide across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester, the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) has churned up a toxic political storm.

The scheme, entailing the installation of cameras across the 10 boroughs to monitor drivers of high-emission vehicles, will see a £60 for HGVs, buses and coaches, £10 for vans and £7.50 for taxis and private hire cars.

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