BREAKING NEWS: Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood replaced in Cabinet reshuffle
In the latest round of the Prime Minister’s Cabinet re-jig, all traces of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has been removed from the Department of Transport website’s Our Ministers section and she has been replaced by 27-year old Keir Mather, Member of Parliament for Selby. Mr Mather was previously the House of Commons Assistant Whip until […]
Next steps for self-driving vehicles: Government launches automated passenger services scheme
The public and industry are being encouraged to help shape the future of self-driving vehicles, as they are invited to offer their views to make them safe and accessible before the first services become available next year. Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has launched a consultation on the automated passenger services (APS) permitting scheme and the […]
UK transport and tech leaders urge government to set crucial deadline for AV technology
A coalition of the UK’s leading transport solution providers and data consumers has today sent an open letter to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Future of Roads), Lilian Greenwood MP, urging the government to set a firm deadline for the nationwide implementation of Digital Traffic Regulation Orders (DTROs). The group warns that the […]
Industry discusses integration and innovation with policy makers at ITS UK reception
ITS UK welcomed its members, Parliamentarians and key stakeholders to the House of Commons on Tuesday 17 June for its annual Parliamentary Reception. The event, held in the Terrace Pavilion overlooking the Thames, brought together MPs, Peers, civil servants, and members from across the intelligent transport sector to highlight the role of transport technology in […]
Minister agrees to meeting over Severn Bridge HGV ban
Future Roads minister Lilian Greenwood has agreed to attend a meeting to discuss the controversial decision to ban HGVs from using the Severn Bridge for at least a year and a half. Monmouthshire’s Catherine Fookes MP (Labour) addressed the House of Commons on Thursday and told the House that “Businesses on the Newhouse and Bulwark industrial […]
ADEPT Live Labs 2 launches highways decarbonisation stakeholder pledge at Westminster
A new pledge has been launched by the ADEPT Live Labs 2 programme that invites stakeholders to drive meaningful decarbonisation across all aspects of the UK’s road network and rethink how the highways infrastructure reduces carbon. The pledge was launched by ADEPT on 23April 2025 at the Live Labs 2 Westminster stakeholder event, sponsored by […]
Roads Minister faces Transport Committee on reforming street works
The House of Commons Transport Select Committee is holding an Evidence session, Managing the impact of street works on Wednesday 30 April at 09:15 at Grimond Room, Portcullis House in Westminster. The session can also be viewed on ParliamentTV. The Transport Committee concludes the final session of its inquiry into managing the impact of street works on […]