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Saturday, 29 June 2019

BBC News

• Parking charges could make £1bn for councils, study saysCouncils in England could make a record surplus of £1bn from parking charges and penalties this year, a study says.
• The town fighting the Ford factory closureWorkers at Ford's factory in Bridgend feel betrayed by the car manufacturer, which is closing plants.

Times Online

• Sunday parking fees ‘will drive shoppers away’ [subscription]A “unilateral” decision to scrap free Sunday parking in Glasgow has left traders fearing for their business and the Kirk braced for falling congregations.
• We’re cracking down on the idling drivers who pose a health risk to children - Chris Grayling MP [subscription]Over the past decade new and emerging technologies have transformed our motor industry, our national infrastructure and the way we travel. We know are making significant progress through our investments in low emission vehicles and greener public transport. Our Road to Zero strategy sets out a clear path for Britain to be a world leader in the zero emission revolution, ensuring that the UK has cleaner air, a better environment and a stronger economy.
• Drivers face £100 fines for leaving engines running [subscription]Drivers could be handed on-the-spot fines of £100 for leaving engines running while parked, under new rules to combat air pollution. The Department for Transport is considering increasing the existing £20 penalty to create a greater deterrent, The Times understands. A public consultation on the change will begin over the summer as part of reforms designed to reduce emissions from vehicles in England.

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