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Nottingham parking levy welcomed
31 July 2009
Commenting on today's Government announcement of the UK's first tax on parking spaces, which is due to begin in Nottingham in 2012, Friends of the Earth's Executive Director Andy Atkins said:
"This important and welcome initiative will cut congestion, fund expansion of the local tram system and help Nottingham play its part in tackling climate change.
"Councils across the UK must get serious about global warming by committing to cut carbon dioxide emissions in their area by at least 40 per cent by 2020 - we hope more local authorities follow Nottingham's lead and develop plans for a greener future."
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Notes to editors
1. Department of Transport press release:
2. Last month Friends of the Earth launched a new campaign - Get Serious About CO2 - to persuade local councils to play their part in tackling climate change:
http://www.foe.co.uk/resource/press_releases/green_jobs_councils_get_serious_25062009.html
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Last modified: Jul 2009
