Over £1 million promised to improve ‘high-risk’ Surrey A-roads
The Government will announce more than £1m in funding in an effort to make Surrey’s roads safer. Local Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood is set to confirm that the road connecting the A319 in Chobham to the A320 in Guildford will receive £1.3 million in government money. The funding is aimed at making the route safer, with estimates suggesting that these proposals […]
DfT “delighted to support” ITS World Congress 2027, says Minister
The Minister for Local Transport has described the ITS World Congress 2027 as a “fantastic opportunity to showcase UK transport innovations” on the global stage. In a video message to ITS UK members played at the organisation’s Parliamentary Reception, Lilian Greenwood said the Department for Transport is “delighted to support next year’s ITS World Congress”, […]
Minister highlights role of ITS in delivering safer and more efficient journeys
The Minister for Local Transport Lilian Greenwood has highlighted the role intelligent transport technologies are playing in supporting the government’s wider transport objectives of delivering safer, easier and more efficient journeys. In a video message played at the ITS UK Parliamentary Reception, the Minister pointed to the government’s recently published road safety strategy, which includes […]
Government confirms publication timetable for draft taxi licensing reform Bill
The Government has re-confirmed that a draft Bill aimed at reforming taxi and private hire vehicle licensing legislation will be published during the current parliamentary session, providing the clearest indication yet of the timetable for long-awaited changes to the sector, says TaxiPoint. The update came in response to a written parliamentary question from Labour MP […]
English councils to get pavement parking enforcement powers
Local authorities across England are poised to receive strengthened powers to deal with motorists who create obstructions by parking on pavements. In January, the government revealed the powers would take effect later in 2026, allowing councils throughout England to introduce restrictions on specific roads and issue fines against those who flout them, says the Bristol […]