London district defies Sadiq Khan by refusing to install OLEZ cameras

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A number of other outer London boroughs have responded angrily to the mayor’s plans.

In November, five councils, including Croydon and Hillingdon, issued a joint statement outlining their opposition to the plan, and emphasizing that many people in outer London boroughs were dependent on their cars.

“Vanity Project”

The Harrow leader called the scheme “outrageous” and a “vanity project” for the mayor, while the Bexley leader said it would “disproportionately affect low-income families”.

Sutton refuses to sign the formal agreement that would give the green light to roll in, and vows to prevent money from going toward any installation.

The council said: “We are taking this step to send a strong signal to the mayor that he should start listening to the local population.

“Although the mayor has the right to overrule us, and may try to force this unpopular decision on the people of Sutton, we are clear that this would be the wrong thing to do.”

Drivers must pay an Ulez fee if their vehicle does not meet the required European emissions standards for their make and model. Currently, it only operates in Central London.

TfL estimates that it will require paying around 160,000 cars and 42,000 vans when it is extended.

Analysis last year by The Telegraph found it could generate up to £400m a year for the Mayor of London.

The Telegraph has contacted the mayor’s office for comment.

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