Priorities for Transport East
Cleaner, greener, healthier transport options to reduce the emissions that contribute to climate change and poor air quality.
Enhanced links between our fast growing places and business clusters; enabling the area to function as a coherent economy, improving productivity and prosperity.
Better connected ports and airports to help UK businesses thrive and boost the nation’s economy through greater access to international markets and foreign direct investment.
A reinvented, sustainable coast for the 21st century which powers the UK through energy generation. Supporting our productive rural communities and attracting visitors all year round.
Latest News
Latest News
Report highlights how Enhanced Partnerships can support the government’s bus revolution
A new report has highlighted how strengthened Enhanced Partnerships can work as a successful model of bus provision across the wider south east region. Within the report are recommendations for the government to help facilitate the bus revolution – one of the DfT’s five transport priorities. The report makes clear that Enhanced Partnerships have…
Read MoreResponse to autumn Budget 2024
Will Quince, Chair of Transport East, responds to the Budget Announcement: “The East is a rapidly growing region, fundamental to the UK’s energy, food, and trade security. Our region plays an essential role in the nation’s economic prosperity. Yet, our potential remains constrained by limited transport connections and following today’s Budget announcement, it’s clear we…
Read MoreOur response to the proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework
During September 2024, the government ran a consultation on revising the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) designed to facilitate sustainable growth in the planning system. The proposed NPPF reforms aim to support the Government’s commitment to delivering 1.5 million new homes by implementing a standard method for assessing housing needs. Transport and land-use planning are…
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