London ban: decision?
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• Operators confused by the political wrangling over the London lorry ban may find the future slightly clearer at the end of this month.
For the first time since January all of the 33 London boroughs are to meet and discuss the ban's future. The meeting is on July 30, under the guise of the London Planning Advisory Committee.
Informed sources suggest that more boroughs will want to keep the ban than remove it, and although the committee is only advisory, the result will be influential on the ban's future.
If there are continued arguments between the boroughs, Transport Secretary John Moore will be called in to decide on the ban's destiny.
At the London Planning Advisory Committee the boroughs are to study a special report by the independent London engineers and surveyors association, Albes, which urges them to act quickly.
Albes tells the boroughs starkly: "The most important requirement for industry and London is that the present uncertainty and confusion is removed quickly."
The boroughs will also discuss the ban's future against the backdrop of High Court action between the Government and Richmond Borough which should take place before the end of the month.