Peterborough's Mayor to Switch to Eco-Friendly Vehicle After Four-Year Jaguar Lease

The city council has decided to replace the mayor's current Jaguar with a more environmentally friendly vehicle, as part of their drive to become carbon neutral. The £534 monthly lease on the mayor's current car, which has been in service for four years, expired last month, and a new vehicle will be chosen in the near future. The decision to switch to a more eco-friendly option was previously agreed by councillors, who expect to save £3,000 annually from the new contract.

Key Takeaways:

• The mayor's current Jaguar has been in service for four years, with a monthly lease of £534.
• The city council plans to replace the Jaguar with a more eco-friendly vehicle, with a decision expected in the near future.
• The council expects to save £3,000 annually from the new contract.
• The mayor's current Jaguar was previously criticized for being leased for four years in 2016, despite the council facing large cuts to government funding.
• The 'EG1' number plate on the mayor's car has been valued at £50,000 and has been in council ownership for over 55 years.
• The mayor has raised over £100,000 for local charities in the last three years.
• The mayor attends hundreds of events, necessitating a vehicle that meets the status of their role.

Statistics:

• The mayor's current Jaguar lease expired at £534 monthly.
• The council expects to save £3,000 annually from the new contract.
• The 'EG1' number plate on the mayor's car has been valued at £50,000.
• The council has owned the 'EG1' number plate for over 55 years.
• The mayor has raised over £100,000 for local charities in the last three years.
• The mayor attends hundreds of events each year.

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