Fund to help businesses switch to green vehicles
Bradford Council has launched a £2m Zero Emission Grant Programme to assist small businesses in transitioning to greener vehicle fleets. The initiative offers grants of up to £16,000 for heavy-duty vehicles and £4,500 for light-duty vehicles to help firms modernize and reduce fuel costs.
Why it matters
This program highlights the intersection of local government climate policy and economic support for small businesses facing rising fuel costs.
The Zero Emission Grant Programme is being targeted at small businesses [Getty Images] A £2m fund has been launched to help businesses switch their vehicles to greener vehicles, Bradford Council has announced.
Reform UK council leader Stephen Place said it would help businesses counter the rising cost of petrol and diesel as well as modernise their fleets.
The funding is part of Bradford Council's Clean Air programme, which will allow businesses to apply for up to £16,000 in support.
Announcing the fund at the Scale Up Bradford event on Tuesday, Place said it would help businesses invest in cleaner, more efficient technology to "future proof their operations for years to come".
Earlier this month, Place said he was committed to scrapping Clean Air Zone (CAZ) charges as it had a negative impact on businesses.
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