This looks interesting although I doubt it will be introduced in Stafford.
"The Government has been forced to come up with tougher measures to target diesel drivers after losing a case against environmental campaigners
ClientEarth over breaches of EU emissions standards.
The new strategy had led to concerns that diesel drivers would be targeted with charges of up to £25 a day to enter "clean air zones" in seven towns and cities. They include Leeds, Nottingham, Southampton and Derby.
While councils will have the power to impose pollution taxes, ministers have warned them that they must examine all other alternatives first.
A party source said: "We are clear that measures other than charging zones should be preferred if they are as effective at reducing pollution.
Instead of pollution taxes
councils will be urged to improve the flow of traffic with measures such as
removing speed humps to prevent cars repeatedly slowing down and speeding up, which almost doubles the amount of harmful gasses they pump out.
Other options which are expected to be put forward include
better sequencing of traffic lights to ensure that drivers will keep arriving at green lights rather than red ones if they drive within the speed limit."
Its a pity they are not looking at removing traffic lights altogether or only using them during rush hour periods but better than leaving things as is.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/05/02/diesel-drivers-will-paid-scrap-cars-improve-air-quality/
