Issue - meetings

To consider the Licensed Vehicle Emissions Policy.

The Senior Licensing and Compliance Officer presented a report regarding a review of Council’s Licensed Vehicle Emissions Policy. They highlighted that from 1 April 2021, vehicles that are currently licensed by Uttlesford District Council will be required to conform to a minimum Euro Emission Level 5 upon their subsequent licence renewal, otherwise they will be refused.

Members discussed a possible 6- or 12-month delay for implementing the new minimum Euro Emission Level 5 standard, as well as the costs associated with the conversion of non-compliant vehicles. It was noted that in many cases where a vehicle did not meet the standards, the engine would have to be replaced entirely which would be a great cost to the owner and in reality would mean a replacement vehicle.

Councillor Day proposed that the implementation of the Licensed Vehicle Emissions Policy be postponed for one year. This was seconded by Councillor Barker.

RESOLVED: To postpone the implementation of the minimum Euro Emission Level 5 standard for vehicle renewals in the Licensed Vehicle Emissions Policy by one year.

The motion was carried 8 for and 1 against