Clean Air Zone scrappage scheme extended

A scrappage scheme is being extended

A scrappage scheme for people living within a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) has been extended.

Birmingham City Council launched the sceme in 2021 to encourage people with non-complaint vehicles to scrap them in return for a grant.

The grants can be used to purchase a compliant vehicle or travel credit.

It is now being expanded to include eligible residents who live within the zone’s boundary and are in receipt of certain benefits.

Successful applicants to the scheme will be able to choose one of three grants.

• A £1,000 scrappage grant together with two public transport credits of £1,500 paid into an account. A total grant of £4,000.

• A £1,600 scrappage grant together with £1,500 in public transport credit paid into an account. A total grant of £3,100.

• A scrappage-only grant of £2,000.

A range of grants are available

The CAZ is designed to reduce pollution and councillor Liz Clements said it had played a key role in improving air quality.

"The offer of a vehicle scrappage grant and travel credit supports our broader goals to reduce carbon emissions and encourage everyone to adopt more sustainable modes of transport," she said.

In May last year, people living inside the zone were told they would lose their exemption from paying charges.

It means any resident driving a vehicle not compliant with the zone's emission standards now has to pay a charge.