Decision Maker: Environment and Sustainability Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 6, 2025

Purpose: To provide an update on the second year of operation of the Clean Air Zone in Bristol, note changes to the Financial Assistance Scheme and propose changes to the CAZ charge. 

Content: The Committee RESOLVED:   1. To note the information contained within the latest CAZ Evaluation Report (Appendix A) and note the updates to the Financial Assistance Scheme as set out in the report (approval for changes to the Clean Air Fund was delegated in Cabinet Paper Dec 21  FINAL Cabinet Report Clean Air Zone 14.12.21 v2.3.pdf )   2. (unanimous vote in favour) To authorise the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with Chair of the Environment and Sustainability Committee to approve the procurement and associated expenditure from the Capital Vehicle Replacement budget to cover the match funding required. This funding will support the upgrade of non-compliant CAZ fleet vehicles, in line with the revised Financial Assistance Scheme as approved by JAQU.