Fury at CAZ charge increase as critics say 'it was never about the pollution'

Fury at CAZ charge increase as critics say 'it was never about the pollution' View Image

Bristol Live readers have been debating the news that Bristol City Council is mulling over raising Clean Air Zone charges for non-compliant vehicles , with proposals reaching as high as £14 daily. The authority suggests this move could accelerate improvements to air quality following a recent slowdown in progress.

Nearly three years since its launch, city centre pollution has nosedived, yet recent advancement has stalled, with nitrogen dioxide levels actually rising at two sites last year.

The zone was established following government concerns about perilously elevated nitrogen dioxide concentrations threatening public health. Environment policy committee councillors will examine fee increases o