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Sunak Orders Review of Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods Following Criticism from Tory MPs

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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...

Residents in Sandwell Express Concerns Over Possible Low Emission Zone

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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 ...