PART 2Low emission zones
CHAPTER 3Operation of a low emission zone scheme
Performance of a scheme
I130Direction to carry out a review
1
The Scottish Ministers may give a direction to a local authority requiring it to carry out a review of the operation and effectiveness of a low emission zone scheme operated by it.
2
Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), a local authority may, from time to time, carry out a review of the operation and effectiveness of a low emission zone scheme operated by it.
3
A review must include—
a
an assessment of whether the scheme's objectives are being achieved or are likely to be achieved within a reasonable period,
b
an assessment of the ways (if any) in which the scheme's objectives are not being achieved or are not likely to be achieved within a reasonable period,
c
the identification of any areas of the zone to which the scheme relates in which the scheme's objectives are not being achieved or are not likely to be achieved within a reasonable period,
d
such other matters—
i
in the case of a review under subsection (1), as are specified in the direction by the Scottish Ministers, or
ii
in the case of a review under subsection (2), as the local authority considers appropriate.
4
On completion of a review, the local authority must—
a
prepare a report of the review's findings, and
b
give a copy of the report to the Scottish Ministers.
5
A direction under subsection (1) must—
a
be in writing,
b
be published in such manner as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate as soon as reasonably practicable after it is given.
6
The Scottish Ministers may amend or revoke a direction given under subsection (1).
7
Subsection (5) applies to the amendment or revocation of a direction under subsection (1) as it applies to the direction.