Our 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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Latest EV study demonstrates value of Transport East to accelerate deployment of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure across the region 

Transport East has highlighted the progress our region’s Local Transport Authorities (LTAs) are making to rollout Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) to meet the needs of the increasing number of people transitioning to Electric Vehicles (EV). The study, known as REVEAL, shows how the number of public charging points has increased in each of the…

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MPs urge Government to back Ely and Haughley rail upgrades

Improvements to Ely and Haughley rail junctions are key to unlocking economic growth across the country, supporting net zero, and providing better passenger services. That’s the message from MPs and peers on the East of England All-Party Parliamentary Group, which reformed last week following the General Election. The upgrades would unlock thousands of extra freight…

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Response to the government’s announcement of the Bus Bill

In response to the government’s announcement of the Bus Bill in Parliament, Chair of Transport East, Will Quince, said: “We welcome the Government’s ambitions to improve bus services and the recent legislation focused on increased powers for local authorities, including bus franchising, alongside enhanced partnerships and municipal ownership. “Buses remain the most popular form of…

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