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Opinion 6 Oct 2023

HS2: after the deluge…

Smart Transport chair Stephen Joseph on what the Prime Minister's recent statements mean for the transport world and for those working on decarbonising transport.

Government announces £47 million of new funding to improve dangerous roads

The Government has announced £47.5 million of new funding for local authorities to improve safety on 27 of England's’s most dangerous roads.

Government sets out how it will deliver on net zero commitments

The Government has published a new report which sets out which sets out how it will enhance the country’s energy security, seize the economic opportunities available and deliver on its net zero commitments.

Future of road investment in Wales report cover

Whitepapers & reports 16 Feb 2023

The future of road investment in Wales

Deputy Minister Lee Waters MS set up the Roads Review Panel to review road schemes that are under development and to make recommendations for the future of road investment in Wales.

Whitepapers & reports 13 Feb 2023

Urban Public Transport Funding – Options for Reform

Produced by consultants Steer for the Urban Transport Group, this report explores the options for reforming local public transport funding.

Finance and funding 29 Sep 2022

How local authorities can raise money for new projects

Local authorities have many methods available to raise money for infrastructure and services, but political can may disappear when faced with upsetting voters

Government launches £7.6m competition for rail innovation

The Government is inviting bids from the rail sector to compete for a share of £7.6m to help improve cost efficiency, network performance and rail freight.

Local authorities receive extra funding to deliver Government’s plan for 300,000 EV chargers

The Government will provide £450m of funding to local authorities for the rollout of new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Cllr Louise Gittins, Vice Chair, Transport for the North and Leader of the Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council

Northern leaders call on DfT to release funding for TfN

Political and business leaders across the North are calling on ministers to provide clarity on future funding for Transport for the North (TfN).

Homeowners urged to use charge point grant before it closes

Drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) have until March 31 to take advantage of the Government's Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme.

Barnet Council awarded £3.5m to install 500 EV charge points in 2022

Barnet Council has secured over £3.5m in grant funding to deliver 500 on-street electric vehicle charge points by November 2022.

Government invests £9.4m in hydrogen fuel storage project

A hydrogen storage project near Glasgow has received £9.4 million in government funding to help drive progress towards decarbonising the UK transport sector.

£3m for zero-emission flight infrastructure

Zero-emission flight infrastructure has received £3 million of Government funding for research into electric and hydrogen aircraft.

Zero-emission vehicle projects receive £20m boost

Projects to improve the experience of buying a second-hand EV, increase vehicle range and support charging in rural areas have received £20m in funding.

Government extends TfL funding deal until May 2021

The Government and Mayor of London have agreed to extend the current Transport for London (TfL) funding deal until May with an additional £260 million.

Local authorities awarded £5m for innovative air quality projects

Local authorities across England have been granted more than £5 million in Government funding to deliver innovative projects to improve air quality.

Sale of ICE cars could be limited ahead of 2030

The sales of internal combustion engine (ICE) petrol and diesel cars could be limited ahead of the Government’s planned 2030 ban.

Stoke-on-Trent awarded £29m to upgrade transport network

Stoke-on-Trent will get £29m from the Government's Transforming Cities Fund to help improve train stations, active travel and the city’s central bus station.

Riding Sunbeams awarded £2.5m for solar rail project

Riding Sunbeams has been awarded a £2.5 million grant to build and connect a solar powered energy plant that will directly power rail in East Sussex.

Welsh government calls for rail investment in transport review

The Welsh government has said any transport review should be used as an opportunity to “put right” the UK government’s neglect of Welsh railways.