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Newcastle's Clean Air Zone Grant Closes, £8M Unspent

11/22/2025

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The Newcastle City Council will close its Clean Air Zone upgrade grant scheme on January 30, 2026, with more than £8 million of the £15 million budget unspent.
Since applications opened in November 2022, only £5.5 million has been distributed to over 1,100 local businesses and drivers.
Remaining funds will be redirected to upgrade the region's bus fleets.
Labour councillor Juna Sathian urged eligible individuals to apply before the deadline.

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The Newcastle City Council will close its Clean Air Zone upgrade grant scheme on January 30, 2026, with more than £8 million of the £15 million budget unspent.
Since applications opened in November 2022, only £5.5 million has been distributed to over 1,100 local businesses and drivers.
Remaining funds will be redirected to upgrade the region's bus fleets.
Labour councillor Juna Sathian urged eligible individuals to apply before the deadline.