Leicester politicians hope levy on local firms will help cut pollution in city

Councils across the UK are using radical strategies to cut the number of polluting vehicles on their streets in response to the climate emergency.

Leicester city council hopes a new charge on workplace parking will improve air quality, fund public transport and incentivise walking and cycling.

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