Summary: Residents of Sandwell express concerns about the potential implementation of a low emission zone in their area. A workshop organized by I2 Media Research on a clean air project ignited discussions about low emission zone s. Enjoy the Air commissioned the research to collect environmental data for informing air quality-related decisions by councils and governments. Local councils distance themselves from the workshop s, and a conservative councillor expresses concerns about the financial burden of compliance. Local business owners worry ...

Summary: There is a perceived conflict between Ulez measures and motorists . Car enthusiasts feel emotionally attached to their vehicles. Expansion of Ulez raises concerns about its impact on rural areas . There feels like there's a little bit of a war on motorists going on right now. People are in anguish about hav...

Summary: Chancellor Rishi Sunak orders a review of low-traffic neighbourhoods following criticism from Conservative MPs. The review aims to reassess the impact of LTNs on traffic flow , air quality , road safety , and local businesses . Debates over the benefits and drawbacks of low-traffic neighbourhoods have sparked discussions about urban planning and transportation policies . The government seeks to strike a balance between environmental concerns and residents' mobility needs in implementing traffic management measures. Stakeholders, including environmentalists, local businesses , and transport advocates, are eager...

Summary: The High Court rules in favor of London Mayor Sadiq Khan , declaring the ULEZ expansion process as lawful. The ULEZ expansion to Outer London is set to proceed as planned on August 29th. Labour faces challenges in balancing green policies to win voter support . Sadiq Khan 's core ULEZ expansion policy remains unchanged despite discussions on making it more palatable. A High Court judge has just issued its view on the challenge that five Conservative-led coun...

Summary: Labour leader Keir Starmer meets London mayor to discuss Uxbridge by-election defeat. Starmer attributes the loss to the impact of Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) policies. Importance of reflecting on the voters' concerns and implications for future elections. The meeting aims to foster cooperation and understanding within the Labour party. Labour leader Keir Starmer met with the London mayor to discuss the recent by-election defeat in Uxbridge. Starmer expressed h...

Summary: The Conservative Party is divided over the impact of green policies on political votes. The upcoming by-election in mid-Bedfordshire will likely serve as a significant electoral test. Some Tories believe that toning down the party's green agenda might attract more voters. The Liberal Democrats are seeking a middle ground between climate action and economic concerns. Craig McKinney, Tory MP, suggests a more cautious approach to climate action, emphasizing domestic gas and nuclear power. ...