Archive for April 2025
Response to devolution consultations for Norfolk and Suffolk, and Greater Essex
Transport East supports the proposed Mayoral Combined County Authorities (MCCA) for Norfolk and Suffolk, and Greater Essex, viewing them as a great opportunity to strengthen local leadership, unlock funding, and improve outcomes through better integration of decision-making across sectors such as transport, economic development, skills, health, and the environment. The proposed geographies align well, with…
Read MoreResponse to the Government’s Rail Reform Bill consultation
Transport East supports the government’s Rail Reform bill to establish Great British Railways (GBR). We believe that delivering a more effective and integrated rail system requires GBR to have a whole-system view, with streamlined processes which could deliver quicker, regionally aligned infrastructure improvements. Regional decision-making, supported by input from Sub-national Transport Bodies (STBs) and devolved…
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