Bradford launches £2m zero-emission vehicle grant programme
Bradford Council has opened a £2m government-funded grant scheme offering firms up to £16,000 to upgrade heavy vehicles and £4,500 for light vehicles.
The story in focus
Bradford Council has launched a £2m Zero Emission Grant Programme, funded by the Labour government, offering small businesses, charities and organisations up to £16,000 to upgrade heavy-duty vehicles and £4,500 for light-duty vehicles, BBC News reported.
- The £2m Zero Emission Grant Programme is part of Bradford Council's Clean Air programme and funded by the Labour government.
- Grants reach £16,000 for heavy-duty vehicle improvements and £4,500 for light-duty vehicles.
- Council leader Stephen Place announced the fund at the Scale Up Bradford event on Tuesday.
- Fuel prices cited by BBC News stand at 173.2p per litre for petrol and 199.9p for diesel.
- Place has separately said he is committed to scrapping Clean Air Zone charges.
What the fund offers
Bradford Council has announced a £2m fund to help businesses move to greener vehicles, BBC News reported. The Zero Emission Grant Programme, part of the council's Clean Air programme, is funded by the Labour government and targets small businesses, charities and organisations.
Applicants can seek up to £16,000 to improve heavy-duty vehicles and £4,500 for light-duty vehicles. The council said the money is intended as practical support to keep businesses competitive while they adapt to newer vehicle technologies.
Announcement and context
Reform UK council leader Stephen Place announced the fund at the Scale Up Bradford event on Tuesday. He said it would help businesses offset rising petrol and diesel costs and modernise their fleets, and that he hoped it would appeal to tradespeople. BBC News reported average UK prices of 173.2p per litre for petrol and 199.9p for diesel.
Earlier this month, Place said he was committed to scrapping Clean Air Zone charges, which he said had hurt businesses. He acknowledged the move involves legal complications and said the council would work to phase the charges out naturally. Mark Casci of the West Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce welcomed the grant plans, saying many businesses want to decarbonise their vehicles.
Who can apply for Bradford's zero-emission vehicle grants, and how much is available?
Small businesses, charities and organisations can apply through Bradford Council's Clean Air programme for up to £16,000 toward heavy-duty vehicle upgrades or £4,500 for light-duty vehicles.
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