A guide explaining the proposed changes

What are the proposed changes?Richmond upon Thames householders produce more CO2 than mostother boroughs in London. A significant amount of this is attributed totransport and travel activities.

Richmond Council is considering introducing a new pricing structure toencourage the use of vehicles with lower Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Why is the Council proposing thesecharges and what will the revenuebe used for?CO2 is the most important of the greenhouse gases that contribute toclimate change. Unless action is taken to reduce greenhouse gasemissions, like CO2, the whole pattern of the world's weather couldchange, increasing the frequency and intensity of heat waves, floods,droughts and storms.

By implementing a scheme to reduce CO2 emissions locally, Richmondupon Thames can make a positive impact on climate change nationallyand globally.

There is no easy technical way to deal with CO2. The best way to reduce itand the other emissions is to use the car only when it is necessary and towalk, cycle or use public transport where possible.

By implementing revised parking permit charges based on C02 emissions,the Council wants to:• Continue to introduce measures to help tackle climate change issues• Continue to have sufficient funds to enable it to provide transport

services e.g. for elderly and disabled people• Carry out maintenance and management of the on and off-street

car parking facilities in the borough and to finance a programme of parking studies.

Income will be used to help implement the Mayor of London’s TransportStrategy, including green travel plans, walking, cycling and public transportinitiatives.

Not all residents will have to pay more for their initial permit. Someresidents may benefit financially from the proposed changes.

In addition to this, the Council proposes introducing a 50% increase incharges for second and subsequent permits, in line with action from many

other local authorities.

How will it affect you?Look at the table below. Identify where your vehicle sits in relation to thesesimilar vehicles.

Remember to calculate how the proposed changes will affect second andsubsequent permits.

To do this you need to calculate where your second and subsequentvehicles sit in the table, identify the charge for that specific vehicle andadd 50% on top.

Band C02 g/km Impact of changes Impact of changes to to current first 2nd & subsequent Permit Charge Permit Charge

A Up to 100 No charge No Charge

B 101-120 50% reduction 50% increase on the 1st permit

C 121-150 10% reduction 50% increase on the 1st permit(+Pre-2001 cars less than 1549cc)

D 151-165 10% increase 50% increase on the 1st permit

E 166-185 30% increase 50% increase on the 1st permit(+Pre-2001 cars 1549cc – 3000cc)

F 186-224 50% increase 50% increase on the 1st permit

G Over 225 200% increase 50% increase on the 1st permit(+Pre-2001 cars greater than 3000cc)

Examples of Typical Cars (Petrol) Examples of Typical Cars (Diesel)

1. Honda Insight petrol electric hybrid 1. Smart diesel

1. Toyota Prius 1.5 litre petrol-electric hybrid 1. Citroen C2 1.4 litre diesel2. Smart car 0.7 litre petrol 2. 2. Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel3. Peugeot 107 1.0 (65 bhp) Hatchback 3. Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CDTi 16v SXI 5 door 4. Citroen C1 C1 1.0i Hatchback petrol hatchback diesel5. Honda Civic 4 door IMA Executive Saloon 4. Renault Megane dCi 106 5 Speed

petrol/electric hatchback diesel 5. Fiat New Panda 1.3 16v Multijet

Hatchback diesel6. Renault Clio van SL15dCI 70 Euro IV

1. Fiat Panda 1.2 petrol 1. VW Golf 1.9 TDI diesel2. Ford KA 1.3 petrol 2. Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI diesel hatchback3. Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-I Hatchback 3. Jaguar X-type 2.0 diesel saloon4. Mitsubishi Colt 1.5 Manual 4. Mazda Mazda3 1.6 TD 4/5 Door

hatchback petrol Saloon/Hatchback diesel5. Hyundai Getz 1.1 Hatchback petrol 5. Skoda New Octavia 1.9 TDI PD

6. Renault Kangoo Van SL19dci 85

1. MINI One hatchback 1.6 petrol, manual 1. VW Passat estate 1.9 TDI diesel2. Ford Fiesta 1.6i petrol 2. Audi A4 Avant S 1.9 TDI (115 PS) 3. Peugeot 307 1.4 petrol Estate diesel4. Nissan Micra 1.4 3/5 door Hatchback petrol 3. BMW 3 Series E90/E91 320d Saloon diesel5. Skoda Fabia 1.4 16v Sport Hatchback petrol 4. Honda Accord Tourer 2.2 I-CTDi Executive6. Renault Kangoo Van SL16 P75 Estate diesel

5. SAAB 9-3 4 Door 1.9 TDI 8V 120hp Saloon diesel

1. Ford Mondeo saloon 1.8i petrol 1. Mazda5 2.0 TD (110ps &143ps) 2. Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 petrol saloon MPV diesel3. Rover 75 1.8 petrol saloon 2. Skoda New Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Sport DSG4. Toyota Avensis 1.8 petrol saloon/hatchback Estate diesel5. Honda civic 5 Door Type S 2.0 VSA 3. BMW 3 Series E90/E91 330d Touring

Hatchback petrol Saloon diesel4. Jaguar S-Type 2.7I Diesel saloon 5. Mercedes-Benz C Class (f/Lift) C200 CDI

Saloon diesel

1. Toyota RAV4 2.0 litre petrol 1. Land Rover Freelander 2.0 diesel2. Audi A4 1.6 petrol 2. BMW 5 series estate 3.0 diesel3. Mazda MX5 2.0 petrol 3. Volvo V70 D5 AWD Estate diesel4. Corvette C6 Z06 7.0 – V8 Coupe petrol 4. Audi A4 S 3.0 VS TDI Tiptronic Quattro 204 5. Nissan X-Trail 2.5 4x4 petrol Saloon diesel6. Mercedes-Benz Viano 3.5 High Roof MPV 5. Fiat Croma 2.4 20v Multijet 200 7. Volkswagen C.V Caravelle (SE,Executive) 235 Estate diesel

1. Jaguar X type 2.0 petrol saloon auto2. Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 3.6 litre petrol3. Renault Espace 2 litre petrol4. BMW X5 4.8 litre petrol5. Range Rover 4.4 V* petrol auto

How can I find out what the C02emission of my car is?Source of CO2 DataFor cars registered from March 2001, the CO2 figure used will be thatshown on the car’s V5 (Registration Document). This information can alsobe found on the DVLA web site www.dvla.gov.uk/newved.htm and at:www.VCAcarfueldata.org.uk

For new cars, car dealers are required to have a label showing the fuelconsumption and CO2 emissions of each different model on display, eitheron or near the vehicle.

Top tip: When you are choosing a vehicle and you have selected themost appropriate class of vehicle for your needs, choose the most fuelefficient vehicle in that group. The fuel consumption of similar size carscan vary as much as 45%.

Pre-2001 VehiclesFor vehicles registered pre-2001 (Y registration and earlier) it is proposedto introduce the following charging regime, taking the 1,549cc used bygovernment as a basis and adding a further cut-off of 3,000cc, as follows:

Category Pre 2001 vehicles – engine size Proposed charge

1 <1,549cc As per band C

2 1,549 to 3,000cc As per band E

3 >3,000cc As per band G

Car clubsCar clubs are privately operated and members can book a car over theinternet or phone for a car by the hour or day. This is substantially cheaperand easier than conventional car hire and cheaper than conventional carownership when only a few trips are made each week. Typically memberspay a refundable deposit to join. Car club cars are parked in variouslocations in an area and a member can pre-book any of the cars.

If you require further information please call 0845 612 2660 quoting‘parking charges consultation’.

To submit your views, please go online atwww.richmond.gov.uk/co2_consultation or write to:

Climate change and parking permit charges consultation

Environment DirectorateLondon Borough of Richmond upon ThamesCivic Centre, 44 York StreetTwickenham, TW1 3BZ Middlesex