Lorry ban cuts appeal
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• Operators may find it harder to appeal against permit refusals or conditions imposed under the crumbling London Lorry Ban, which loses another member this month.
The London Boroughs Transport Committee has abolished an appeals panel comprising operators, environmental bodies and trade associations, in favour of a sub-committee of three of its own members.
It says it can no longer afford the hotel bills for the panel to stay at London overnight, as Brent announces this month it plans to be one of five boroughs to leave the 24-borough strong scheme by April 1993. Brent will pay a £47,146 subscription this year.
The Freight Transport Association fears that the move will deter operators from using the appeal system. Only eight operators have ever used it.
The FTA is also concerned about reports from its members that the LBTC has started to ask operators for details of deliveries in the ban area for the past six months. The LBTC claims it only asks for this when an operator applying for a permit is unable to give destinations.