BUSINESSES moving to Worcester will be able to work out exactly how much they will owe the council to cover transport costs, thanks to a new document.

New commercial developments in Worcester have to contribute cash to the city council for sustainable transport - buses, bike stands and pedestrian areas - to off-set the extra cars and lorries they will attract to the city.

Businesses can now use a new 'transparent' planning document, entitled financial contributions for sustainable transport, to see exactly what they will have to pay.

Planning officers assured councillors on Thursday that it would not dissuade businesses from setting up in Worcester.