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The coalition of councils opposed to expansion of the ULEZ to outer London is optimistic of success on the first day of its legal challenge.   Representatives from the five councils – Bexley, Bromley, Harrow, Hillingdon and Surrey - met on the steps of the High Court in central London today (4 July), ahead of the opening day of the Judicial Review the coalition has brought against TfL and the Mayor of London, over planned expansion of the ULEZ to outer London.   Through the new proposals, anyone driving a non-compliant vehicle in the expanded zone after the scheduled start date on Tuesday 29 August, would stand to be charged £12.50 per day - whether the journey is a 30-mile commute, or a short trip for essential groceries.   The hearing is scheduled to last for two days, with a ruling from the judge expected to follow at an unconfirmed date but expected ahead of the courts break for summer on 28 July.   #coalition #againstulezexpansion #ulez #expansion #judicialreview Read the full article

Hillingdon Council is encouraging residents, and those who work and travel through the borough, to respond to the Mayor of London's consultation on the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to all of Greater London including Hillingdon.      The proposal would impact those least able to replace older, non-compliant cars adding to their financial worry at a time when wages are not keeping up with price. For those that cannot afford a new car their mobility will be taken away as Hillingdon does not have the public transport services of central London.      In a statement, Hillingdon Council said that it is very concerned at the damage this proposal would cause to local businesses and services. Not only would it deter shoppers from neighbouring areas, local employers, including the council, rely on a wide catchment of valued workforces which live in neighbouring counties. These workers could face a daily charge just for entering the borough which would greatly harm local recruitment and retention of staff and public services would likely suffer as a result.    This consultation is open until Friday 29 July.   What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.   #ulez #hillingdon #london #outerlondon #ultralowemissionzone #environment Read the full article

New Vaccination Centre launches at the Old Vinyl Factory in Hayes. #OldVinylFactory #Hayes #CovidTest Read the full article