Plans for a Clean Air Zone in Newcastle city centre from 2021 are gathering pace but continue to come under fire for the burden to businesses in the North East.
Natalie Middleton
... As Business Editor, Natalie ensures the group websites and newsletters are updated with the latest news.
Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for 16 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day. As Business Editor, Natalie ensures the group websites and newsletters are updated with the latest news.
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One of the fastest-growing fleet technology providers in the world is coming to this month’s Great British Fleet Event to connect with fleets and showcase its latest solutions.
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DriveTech has appointed Oliver Stevenson as national sales manager for fleets as it looks to further strengthen its work with corporates.
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Birmingham City Council has become the latest local authority to explore a car ban under bold plans intended to shake up city centre travel.
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Coolair Equipment has taken delivery of 20 high-specification Citroën vans to replace its previous vehicles.