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Glasgow's LEZ has led to improved air quality, report finds

Air quality in Glasgow City centre has improved significantly since the Low Emission Zone was enforced, according to the latest monitoring report.

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Parking charges to rise as ‘cash-guzzling’ councils add new charge

Many drivers say they were unaware of the new charge

The Independent UK

Restricting cars in cities: a cost-benefit analysis of Low Emission Zones

Faced with unmanageable traffic and health-threatening air quality, hundreds of cities across Europe are adopting measures to reduce the number of vehicles clogging their streets, with the aim of lowering air pollution levels and improving the quality of life for people who live and work there. Most are doing this…

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Council makes more than £29,000 in fines in first month of low emission zone

DUNDEE City Council has made more than £29,000 in fines in the first month of the city’s low emission zone (LEZ) scheme, according to recent…

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'The worst kind of politics': SNP expose Tory hypocrisy on low emission zones

THE Scottish Conservatives have been called out for “hypocrisy” over their opposition to the introduction of a low emission zone (LEZ) in…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish council to spend millions in drive to make vehicles LEZ compliant

A SCOTTISH council will spend over £56 million to replace polluting vehicles, many of which are not compliant with an upcoming Low Emission Zone…

The National (Scotland)

Anti-LEZ campaign gets £40,000 boost from mystery donor

A MYSTERY donor has donated a whopping £40,000 to the official campaign against pollution-cutting measures in Glasgow.

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Anti-LEZ campaign PR guru once attacked 'slobbering queers' and worked with Farage

THE PR guru aiding the pushback against Glasgow’s low-emissions zone once branded gay men “slobbering old queers” and acted as Nigel…

The National (Scotland)

Which roads will close as Glasgow hosts the 'biggest cycling event ever'?

GLASGOW is preparing to host the cycling world championships, which will see roads across the city shut down ...

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Almost 3000 Low Emission Zone fines issued in Glasgow in first month

The LEZ fines started to be issued by Glasgow City Council at the start of June.

Daily Record

Glasgow LEZ enforcement sees almost 3,000 fines issued in first month

From July, fines issued to car drivers will double with each LEZ breach up to £480. The penalty notices are initially set at £60 but will be reduced if paid within 14 days.

Glasgow Live

Hospitality group launches fundraiser to help Homeless Project Scotland buy LEZ compliant vans

Night time Industries Association and The Scottish Hospitality Group have launched a campaign to raise vital funding to buy new LEZ compliant vehicles for the homeless charity.

Glasgow Live

Low emission zones are improving health, studies show

Review of research finds particularly clear evidence that LEZs in cities reduce heart and circulatory problems

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow LEZ blow for Renfrewshire Council as civic car doesn't meet standards in 'bonkers' situation

The vehicle is non-compliant and won’t be used in the LEZ which kicked in at the start of June.

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Labour and Tories engaging in 'cynical politics' over Glasgow LEZ, blasts SNP MSP

Earlier this week, a row erupted just days before the LEZ in Scotland’s largest city was due to come into force, and the topic dominated FMQs

Daily Record

Scotland's first Low Emission Zone in Glasgow met with both support and anger from locals

The square mile zone - banning many older cars from entering the city centre - is aimed at improving Glasgow’s air quality.

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Douglas Ross told to correct record after 'misleading parliament' at FMQs

DOUGLAS Ross has been told to correct the record after he “misled parliament” while attacking the SNP at FMQs ...

Edinburgh Live

When Edinburgh's low emission zone begins and the fining system explained

Across the central belt. Glasgow's low emission zone has been introduced in the city from June 1, including a fining system for out-of-date cars - but when does Edinburgh's system begin?

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Lord Provost of Glasgow's limousine banned from city centre as LEZ comes into force

SNP Councillor Jacqueline McLaren is driven around Glasgow in a 3 litre vehicle, but will now have to find alternative transport in the city centre Low Emissions Zone.

Insider UK

Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone comes into effect

Opposition politicians have called for a delay in implementation to help city centre businesses and taxi drivers comply

Daily Record

Scottish drivers warned of cars banned in low emission zones as £480 fine begins - full list

Glasgow's LEZ come into force on June 1 as owners of non compliant vehicles are being warned over penalty charges.

Daily Record

Driver warning as Scotland's first low emission zones comes into force this week

Non-compliant vehicles caught within the low emission zone can expect a fixed penalty notice and fine - but there are some exemptions.

The National (Scotland)

'Chancers': Labour slammed for Low Emission Zone U-turn DAYS before launch

GLASGOW Labour councillors have been branded “embarrassing” for U-turning on the introduction of a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in the city centre.

The National (Scotland)

Plea for help as Low Emission Zone set to fine vital first-aid vehicles

SCOTLAND’S only first aid charity has said it is in critical need of financial support to update vehicles over the introduction of Low Emission…

Glasgow Live

Second Glasgow homeless charity fears being 'driven off the road' by Low Emission Zone fines

Another charity supporting Glasgow's homeless has voiced fears that they could be driven off the road after the Low Emission Zone enforcement comes into force later this year.

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