Analysis charched debate

Manchester's public authorities want to transform transport in the city and their plans include a congestion charge. Manchester seems set to become the first UK city outside of London to introduce a large-scale congestion charge but not for at least five years. The proposal is by no means a done deal yet, in spite of Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly's agreement to earmark £1.5bn for a package of transport measures across the city, including a peak-time road charge.