Tuesday, 22 May 2007

Councils reject congestion charge scheme


Three councils in Greater Manchester have said that they do not support the plans for congestion charging.

Stockport, Trafford and Rochdale have refused to co-operate because they say Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) has not given them any information on the scheme on which they can make a decision.

Brian Millard, leader of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, said: "We have been waiting for the details for two months. The GMPTE has said we will have them by the end of May - this leaves very little time to consult businesses and the public before the bid must be submitted in July."

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