Chancellor gets straight to work with mayors on growth mission

Yorkshire’s Mayors welcomed a “new dawn” for devolution after Tracy Brabin hosted talks with the Chancellor on the government’s growth mission in West Yorkshire today (11 July). The meeting, which included West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin, South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard and York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith, was convened by the Chancellor Rachel […]

ADEPT awards winners celebrate innovation and resilience in a time of change

At its annual President’s Awards on the 16th of May, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) has recognised the achievements of members and partners working across the country. The awards ceremony, which was part of ADEPT’s Spring Conference, also marks the end of Anthony Payne’s presidency of the Association – Ann Carruthers, Director of Environment and Transport for Leicestershire County Council, […]

Three quarters of haulage firms expect to go bust

A new survey of the UK’s logistics companies suggests three quarters of them reckon they can survive no more than two months if volume continues as it is. The Road Haulage Association, which carried out the research, is calling for the Government for more financial support. They’re calling for a temporary suspension of business rates […]