The boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Harrow, and Hillingdon, along with Surrey County Council, initiated legal action in February to contest the extension of ULEZ beyond the North and South Circular roads.
The case was allowed to proceed by a judge in April, who deemed certain aspects of the councils’ challenge to be arguable. The proposed ULEZ expansion would require drivers in outer London to pay a daily fee of £12.50 if their vehicles do not meet the required emissions standards. The expanded ULEZ would encompass areas in Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, and Surrey.
The hearing before Mr. Justice Swift is scheduled to commence at 10 am on Tuesday, and the judge is expected to deliver a ruling at a later date. The outcome of the case will have significant implications for the expansion of the ULEZ and its impact on air pollution in London.
