Transform the North to level up the UK, says TfN
New figures produced by Transport for the North (TfN) have shown a transformed North could unlock £118bn a year by 2050 Transport for the North’s (TfN) fourth annual conference is taking place today in Newcastle as new figures reveal the northern economy could produce one million extra jobs by 2050. Under the theme of “Transform […]
Stoke-on-Trent Council to spend nearly £5 million on transport schemes this year
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has set out how it will spend £4.65 million on a raft of transport schemes this year. The council’s local transport plan (LTP) capital programme for 2022/23 includes projects to boost road safety outside schools, improve busy junctions and provide better pedestrian and cycling links. Every year, the council will prioritise transport […]
Mass transport project in Gloucestershire in doubt after funding was rejected
Plans to develop mass transport links, potentially involving new bus links or the use of light rail and trams in the Gloucestershire region, have been refused funding. Leaders at Gloucestershire County Council rejected calls to spend £850,000 to develop a scheme, according to a BBC report. Stroud District Council leader Doina Cornell said if they […]
Main works start on the new Belfast Transport Hub
Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon has cut the sod on the new Belfast Transport Hub marking the start of the main works. The project will deliver a modern, ‘world-class’ integrated transport hub to enhance local and international connectivity with bus, coach and rail links across Northern Ireland and beyond. The facility will also include cycle and […]
Several transport projects set to be approved in the North East
A number of transport proposals in the North East are on the verge of final approval after the North East Join Transport Committee are set to give several high-profile projects the green light this week. The committee will discuss major improvements to regional sustainable transport, including the creation of a new interchange in North Shields, […]
Government must deliver clear plan on transport infrastructure to address regional inequality
The property sector has called on the Government to deliver a clear plan on transport infrastructure to help address regional inequality, It has called for ‘national unity’ to build back better and has warned that the ‘levelling down’ of London will harm UK growth. It also asks for greater devolution of decision-making and funding powers […]
