Newcastle food bank pleads for CAZ exemption after 32 fines

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Newcastle food bank pleads for CAZ exemption after 32 fines
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The van used for collections by Kenton Food Bank falls short of pollution regulations in Newcastle.

Older and more polluting taxis, vans, buses, coaches and heavy goods vehicles are fined to enter Newcastle city centre

Under the scheme, older and more polluting taxis, vans, buses, coaches and heavy goods vehicles are fined either £12.50 or £50 to enter the city centre.Food bank founder Loree Moran-Wilson with Rob Armstrong, who raised thousands to save it from closure in March The community food bank, which supports more than 100 families a week, was saved from closure in March.Ms Moran-Wilson explained she said she "could look into" buying an electric van, but it was costly.

Liberal Democrat councillor Peter Lovatt said he was "extremely concerned" that non-profit organisations would suffer if not given help to avoid the CAZ tolls.

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