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Mersey Tolls: Paying more to cross?

Halton Council is set to approve a 20% toll increase for the Mersey Gateway and Silver Jubilee bridges, raising unregistered car crossings to £2.40 and fines to £50.

Despite 350,000 consultation emails and letters being sent, only 3% responded—though transport businesses and charities voiced strong opposition.

Richard Bamber of Anthony’s Travel, a key figure in Halton’s business and transport sectors speaks on the impact to local firms.

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