The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 270 No 7234 p171
1 February 2003

Society summary

Congestion charge will affect visitors to Society's headquarters

The planned introduction of the central London congestion charge on 17 February will affect anyone who visits the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Lambeth headquarters by car during normal working hours. The building lies about 1km inside the boundary of the charging zone, which will operate from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.

The £5-a-day congestion charge is on top of any parking fees visitors may incur. Payment must be paid by 10pm on the day of the visit to avoid penalty charges. Drivers will be able to pay the charge at hundreds of newsagents, convenience stores and petrol stations within Greater London or in advance by post, telephone or internet.

Vehicles carrying a disabled driver or passenger can be registered in advance for exemption from the charge. Drivers can also claim exemption for low-pollution vehicles powered by alternative fuels such as electricity, gas or fuel cells. Further information is available from a Transport for London website (www.cclondon.com).