Congestion Charging

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We are being penalised because of where we live

Sep 5 2003

RE: YOUR article regarding extending the congestion charge area (South London Press, August 29), I feel we are being penalised because we live in inner London.

Surely it's those very many people who drive into London every day who are responsible for the congestion. I have two sons and several friends who live outside the London area and they won't be able to visit us very often if they have to pay.

How long do you think it will be before Mr Livingstone decides that the congestion charge will cover everyone who lives within the M25? Whilst I have every sympathy for those residents in Kennington and others who have to pay this charge, I don't think it very helpful for them to suggest extending the area.

It would be better, perhaps, if they were to ask for it to be scrapped altogether, particularly for all those people who have lived there for many years.

We car owners already pay £160 road tax plus an extra £60 to park outside our own houses.

Mr RD Vanstan
Grantham Road
Stockwell

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