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'Gas-guzzlers' parking hike due 'Gas-guzzlers' parking hike due
(about 3 hours later)
Plans to charge "gas-guzzling" vehicles higher parking prices in one London borough are expected to be approved by councillors at a meeting later.Plans to charge "gas-guzzling" vehicles higher parking prices in one London borough are expected to be approved by councillors at a meeting later.
High carbon dioxide-emitting vehicles in Richmond, south-west London, would incur three times the normal residential parking fees.High carbon dioxide-emitting vehicles in Richmond, south-west London, would incur three times the normal residential parking fees.
A family with two such cars could pay up to £750 a year under the proposals, compared with a current bill of £200.A family with two such cars could pay up to £750 a year under the proposals, compared with a current bill of £200.
In a council survey, 49% of residents voted for the scheme and 39% against.In a council survey, 49% of residents voted for the scheme and 39% against.
The local authority's survey showed 12% were undecided.The local authority's survey showed 12% were undecided.
More councils
The idea to link permits to the level of emissions generated fierce debate when the plans were published last October.The idea to link permits to the level of emissions generated fierce debate when the plans were published last October.
BBC London has found that there are a further nine London councils considering following Richmond's move.BBC London has found that there are a further nine London councils considering following Richmond's move.
These are Lambeth, Tower Hamlets, Camden, Kensington and Chelsea, Barking and Dagenham, Haringey, Southwark, Hackney and Havering.These are Lambeth, Tower Hamlets, Camden, Kensington and Chelsea, Barking and Dagenham, Haringey, Southwark, Hackney and Havering.
The Richmond Council meeting is due to start 1900 GMT.