Request ID: FOI-0088-2324 Date published: 10 May 2023
You asked
With the Freedom of Information Act, can I ask TFL, how many councils (and if possible which ones) have asked and been granted exemption from the ULEZ charge. This question is not only based on the possible forthcoming ULEZ expansion, but the councils that already are in the current ULEZ zone (North and South circular).
We answered
TfL Ref: FOI-0088-2223 Thank you for your request which we received on 9 April 2023, asking for information about ULEZ exemptions for London Councils. Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold the information you require. You asked: With the Freedom of Information Act, can I ask TFL, how many councils (and if possible which ones) have asked and been granted exemption from the ULEZ charge. This question is not only based on the possible forthcoming ULEZ expansion, but the councils that already are in the current ULEZ zone (North and South circular). Following the announcement of the inner London extension of the ULEZ, which took effect from 25 October 2021, we were contacted by three London boroughs, Redbridge, Newham and Greenwich, who outlined that they had ordered new compliant vehicles but that they would not be delivered in time for the launch of the extended zone. In recognition of the essential service provided by the boroughs, and the relevant vehicles, a five month vehicle specific exemption was granted.
In the recent consultation in Summer 2022, two London Boroughs as part of their responses, enquired about exemptions. These were the London Borough of Hounslow and Greenwich. They were acknowledged in the report but no further specific requests have been made.
No other representations for vehicle specific exemptions from London Boroughs have been received or granted by TfL. If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me. Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed. Yours sincerely Eva Hextall FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
