Government open to supporting northern transport developments Manchester Piccadilly

In a written statement to parliament, Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced that the government will be willing to consider options to...

Dan Benn Tue, 03/26/2024 - 12:12
Further public transport decarbonisation funding New electric bus charging station

The Department for Transport has announced funding to support cleaner and more reliable public transport across 25 local authorities.

Investment...

Dan Benn Fri, 03/22/2024 - 11:43
Midlands rail funding to benefit transport and economy Birmingham city centre

People in the midlands are set to benefit from improved transport links thanks to a new government funding boost for the Midlands Rail Hub.

The...

louism@cogniti… Thu, 02/29/2024 - 14:53
New National Highways Chair announced Traffic on highway with cars.

The Department for Transport has announced the new Chair of National Highways has been appointed, with Sir Gareth Rhys Williams taking up the role.

... Dan Benn Tue, 02/20/2024 - 11:33
First tranche of redirected HS2 funding announced People ride StageCoach buses on in Liverpool, UK.

The Department for Transport has announced where the first tranche of the redirected HS2 funding will be allocated, following promises that the...

Dan Benn Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:31
LGA calls on government to trust councils on transport Traffic jam

The Local Government Association  has called on the government to trust councils with transport powers, following the announcement of a long-term plan...

Dan Benn Tue, 10/03/2023 - 10:22
LGA responds to PM call for low traffic neighbourhood review Bollards in a Low Traffic Neighbourhood

Amid reports that the Prime Minister has ordered a review of low traffic neighbourhoods, the Local Government Association has stated that it would not...

Dan Benn Mon, 07/31/2023 - 13:07
Calls for Chancellor to remove growth inhibitions Freight train going through a level crossing

Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority has announced that the Chancellor has been urged to agree to improvements to transport connections that...

Dan Benn Tue, 07/11/2023 - 11:08
Economy to be boosted by life sciences growth package Man doing science

His Majesty’s Treasury has announced that it is allocating significant funding to ‘fire up’ the life sciences sector, whilst also driving the...

Dan Benn Fri, 05/26/2023 - 12:10
Train services throughout the north to be bolstered through Government cash injection Blurred tram in Manchester

The UK Government is set to deliver a package of key benefits for the North of England, with passengers soon to become beneficiaries of a reduced...

Dan Benn Thu, 05/25/2023 - 10:08
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