A Clean Air Zone (CAZ) is a defined area where targeted action is taken to improve air quality. Through the use of a daily charge for entering the zone, the Council will encourage people and businesses who own the most polluting vehicles that travel through the District to consider upgrading their vehicles to meet our new air quality standard.
Bradford is a C+ zone in order to ensure we meet the legal limits for pollution in the district. This is based on a Class C Clean Air Zone which means there are charges for all non-compliant vehicle types with the exception of passenger cars and motorbikes. The definition of ‘Passenger cars’ does not include hackney carriage or private hire vehicles. These will be subject to the daily charge if they do not meet the standard. Bradford district now has one of the cleanest taxi fleets in the country, with 99% of taxis being compliant.
All money collected from drivers of the most polluting vehicles, either from the Clean Air Zone charge or fines for non-payment of the charge will be invested in measures which improve air quality in the district.
The Clean Air Schools Programme is the first major project funded by the Clean Air Zone revenue, it will reduce air pollution exposure around Bradford schools.
Other projects utilising the CAZ revenue are e-Bike Hire scheme, Local Industrial Decarbonisation, District Heat Network, support for zero emission buses, further help for residents and businesses to upgrade their vehicles, the development of hydrogen in the district.
Further information about Bradford’s Clean Air Zone can be found on the frequently asked questions page.