Birmingham City Council
Brum Breathes Financial Incentives
Financial incentives to help businesses in central Birmingham replace Light Goods Vehicles and Heavy Duty Vehicles that do not meet Clean Air Zone emission standards. Also covers some licensed taxi and private hire owners.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Businesses must have been trading for over 12 months and own or lease a qualifying vehicle that does not meet the Birmingham City area Clean Air Zone emission standards. Must be based in the West Midlands and carry out commercial operations within the centre of Birmingham. Taxi and private hire owners licensed by Birmingham City Council who owned vehicles before 2018 may also access support.
How to apply
Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.
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Listed under Equipment, Energy and net zero, England, Birmingham
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