Richmond Council to go ahead with parking permit scheme for 'gas guzzlers'
Tue 16 January 2007
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Richmond-upon-Thames Council in SW London is to go ahead with a scheme that will raise the annual costs of parking a high carbon car in the borough by three times current rates.
The Liberal Democrat-controlled Council will charge for permits for parking vehicles based on their carbon dioxide emissions.
Richmond Council said that 49% of residents were in favour of the scheme, while 39% were opposed. 64% of respondents said the plans would make them think about changing their vehicle to a less-polluting model .
The Council said that annual parking charges of up to £300 for the highest carbon vehicles could be in place within three months.
Other London Councils are reported to be considering implementing similar schemes.
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