Bath residents resent ?9 congestion charge plan to tackle pollution

City says government is forcing it to take action to reduce nitrogen dioxide levels The city of Bath may have a reputation for gentility but plans to charge many motorists ?9 a day to drive into its Georgian streets are provoking anger and resentment.High levels of pollution, largely caused by topography - the city lies in a giant bowl - are forcing the council to act, but critics say the move will hit people struggling financially and force traffic out into areas just outside the zone. Continue reading...