Apologies were received from Councillor Judge.

There were no declarations of interest.

RESOLVED:

A.         That Cabinet support the introduction of a top-up scheme to the Mayor of London’s ULEZ scrappage scheme to support Merton households most in need of assistance to move to cleaner vehicles.

B.         That Cabinet agree the budget provision for the scheme which will be presented in the budget outturn report to Full Council.

The Cabinet Member for Transport presented the report advising that subject to Cabinet approval, the Council would launch a £1m local scrappage scheme covering the Boroughs poorest areas, those not connected well by public transport and carers within the Borough.

The Cabinet Member stated that there were a number of ULEZ non-compliant vehicles within the Borough and the scheme would enable those eligible to apply for a £1000 grant per vehicle provided their vehicle met the TfL scrappage criteria. The scheme would be open to residents whether they had or hadn’t accessed the TfL scheme and the take-up figures would be published.

The scheme would be launched in September 2023 with further details to follow. The Cabinet member thanked the Leader and officers for their work.

In response to questions from Cabinet Members, the Cabinet Member for Transport advised that the funding would come out of the Strategic Priorities Fund and provided an overview of the TfL scheme in regards to vans.

RESOLVED:

A.        That Cabinet supported the introduction of a top-up scheme to the Mayor of London’s ULEZ scrappage scheme to support Merton households most in need of assistance to move to cleaner vehicles.

B.        That Cabinet agreed the budget provision for the scheme which will be presented in the budget outturn report to Full Council.