# The Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Draft 2026, ISBN 9780348282429

These Regulations amend regulation 3 of the Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1444) (the “2020 Regulations”). Under the 2020 Regulations, where a payment is made under a charging scheme that has been established by a relevant charging authority, and that payment is processed by the clean air zones central services provided by or on behalf of the Secretary of State (a “processed payment”), that relevant charging authority is liable to pay a fee to the Secretary of State. These Regulations increase the fee payable by the relevant charging authority from £2 to £4 per processed payment, from 1st September 2026. The amendments also extend the period during which charging authorities are liable to pay fees to the Secretary of State in respect of processed payments, to 31st March 2031.

Made under: European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Schedule 4 paragraph 7)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/draft-clean-air-zones-central-services-fees-england-amendment-regulations-2026/pdf/ukdsi_9780348282429_en.pdf; UK Draft Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/draft-clean-air-zones-central-services-fees-england-amendment-regulations-2026/pdf/ukdsiem_9780348282429_en_001.pdf

## Introductory text

Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under paragraph 12(1) of Schedule 7 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c.16), for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ENGLAND
FEES, ENGLAND
Made ***
Coming into force 1st September 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by paragraph 7(1) and (2) of Schedule 4 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (the “2018 Act”).
In accordance with paragraph 10 of Schedule 4 to the 2018 Act the Treasury have consented to the making of these Regulations.
A draft of these Regulations was laid before Parliament in accordance with paragraph 12(1) of Schedule 7 to the 2018 Act, and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

## 1 Citation, commencement, extent and application

(1) These Regulations may be cited as the Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026.
(2) These Regulations come into force on 1st September 2026.
(3) They extend to England and Wales, but apply in England only.

## 2 Amendment of the Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) Regulations 2020

(1) The Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) Regulations 2020 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 3(2)(b), for “2027” substitute “2031”.
(3) In regulation 3(3), for “£2” substitute “£4”.

## Signature

We consent
Two of the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty’s Treasury
Date
Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Transport
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Department for Transport
Date

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend regulation 3 of the Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1444) (the “2020 Regulations”). Under the 2020 Regulations, where a payment is made under a charging scheme that has been established by a relevant charging authority, and that payment is processed by the clean air zones central services provided by or on behalf of the Secretary of State (a “processed payment”), that relevant charging authority is liable to pay a fee to the Secretary of State. These Regulations increase the fee payable by the relevant charging authority from £2 to £4 per processed payment, from 1st September 2026. The amendments also extend the period during which charging authorities are liable to pay fees to the Secretary of State in respect of processed payments, to 31st March 2031.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact, or no significant impact, on the costs of business, charities or the voluntary sector.
An Explanatory Memorandum has been prepared for this instrument and is available alongside this instrument on the UK legislation website: www.legislation.gov.uk.

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