ULEZ expansion could hit London’s housing targets, mayor warned

3123037_Murphy-HGV-track-plant-trailer

Builders Merchants Federation tells Sadiq Khan to delay low emissions scheme by 12 months to give SMEs more time to prepare

Sadiq Khan’s plans to expand the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) to cover all of Greater London could impact the capital’s housing targets, the mayor has been warned.

The Builders Merchants Federation has written to Khan urging him to urgently reconsider the plan, which they say could turn Greater London into a “no-go area” for SME builders, and delay its rollout by a year.

Already registered? Login here

To continue enjoying Building.co.uk, sign up for free guest access

Existing subscriber? LOGIN

 

Stay at the forefront of thought leadership with news and analysis from award-winning journalists. Enjoy company features, CEO interviews, architectural reviews, technical project know-how and the latest innovations.

  • Limited access to building.co.uk
  • Breaking industry news as it happens
  • Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

Get your free guest access  SIGN UP TODAY

Gated access promo

Subscribe now for unlimited access

 

Subscribe to Building today and you will benefit from:

  • Unlimited access to all stories including expert analysis and comment from industry leaders
  • Our league tables, cost models and economics data
  • Our online archive of over 10,000 articles
  • Building magazine digital editions
  • Building magazine print editions
  • Printed/digital supplements

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

View our subscription options and join our community