Issue - decisions

Cabinet:

1. Agreed that a non-charging solution is the preferred outcome, if supported by the evidence and reaching compliance in the shortest possible time.
2. Noted the new Direction dated 20 August 2020 (Appendix A) which includes a requirement for Council to implement a medium Charging Clean Air Zone Class C with small Charging Clean Air Zone Class D and additional measures, subject to provision of further evidence, to be submitted to the Secretary of State to bring forward compliance to 2023.
3. Authorised the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet member for Finance, Governance and Performance and Director of Finance & S151 officer to seek further funding should it be required, from JAQU (Joint Air Quality Unit; DEFRA and DfT officers) once the current modelling work and a final direction of travel is agreed. Note the revised timeline within the Direction for delivery of a Full Business Case submission before 26 February 2021.
4. Approved public consultation for a minimum of 6 weeks commencing in October on new options including a scheme for a small area CAZ D and for a medium area CAZ C/small CAZ D which could be implemented if evidence demonstrates that these are required to achieve compliance with legal Limits of NO2 in the shortest possible time.
5. Authorised the Chief Executive (Clean Air Zone Senior Responsible Officer), in consultation with the Mayor, to proceed with and make operational decisions regarding development of the Full Business case to be considered by Cabinet by the 26th February 2021.