Andy Burnham says he would consider ‘HGV restrictions’ in the city centre if re-elected mayor. However, the Labour politician has ruled out introducing a charging clean air zone which was scrapped after a furious backlash in 2022.
Instead, the mayor wants to introduce a ‘investment-led approach’ to bringing down air pollution in the city centre by getting more people on Bee Network buses, setting up a fund to upgrade taxis, and improving congestion in the city centre.
The plan — which campaigners have criticised for not bringing pollution down enough — is currently being considered by the government.
It has been with minsters since December last year. READ MORE: Three teenage boys charged with murder after stabbing of Prince Walker-Ayeni in Moss Side Now, in his election campaign to secure a third mayoral term, Mr Burnham has revealed he would consider new restrictions on HGV. “If you had to push me — as we are still waiting to hear what the government has today on the investment led approach — I would meet you halfway,” he said in reply to questions on if he would reintroduce a charging clean air zone. “How about HGV restrictions in the centre?
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