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Wednesday, 5 September 2023

Travel and transport

Travel and transport

Reducing road congestion and pollution

Plug-In Car Grant

Find out about a grant of up to £5,000 towards the cost of buying certain cars that run on greener fuels. The grant is available from January 2011

Tackling roadside litter

Help to keep verges safe and clear - and who to contact to report litter or debris

Car sharing (environment and greener living section)

Find out about car sharing schemes and how to beat road congestion using car sharing lanes

Transport noise pollution

Who to contact if you need to report excessive noise from road, rail or air traffic (including new road proposals)

Car clubs (environment and greener living section)

How car clubs work, how to join a local club and the benefits of being a member

Congestion charging

Information on congestion charging schemes in the UK - and how to pay the London Congestion Charge

Buying and driving greener cars (environment and greener living section)

Reduce your carbon footprint by choosing your new car based on green criteria

Traffic calming

Speed bumps, cushions and width restrictions - and how to request them in your area

Greener fuels for cars (environment and greener living section)

Learn about greener fuel alternatives to petrol, like electricity and biofuels

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