Andrew Summers responds to the Government’s long-term Infrastructure Strategy

By Ashley Lawson | 20 June 2025 |

Andrew Summers, Chief Executive of Transport East, responded to the publication of the Government’s long-term Infrastructure Strategy: “We welcome today’s publication of the Government’s UK Infrastructure: A 10-Year Strategy and its ambition to bring greater long-term clarity and stability to national infrastructure planning and delivery. Transport East and our local authority partners have long called…

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Transport East joins new board to shape future of transport innovation

By Ashley Lawson | 18 June 2025 |

Congratulations to our Regional Rural Mobility Manager, Sharon Payne, on being selected as an advisor on the Transport Research and Innovation Grants (TRIG) programme! This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of transport through innovation and collaboration. Sharon joins the newly established TRIG Advisory Board, which will provide strategic guidance, sector…

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£135m of long-term funding confirmed to improve the East’s local transport

By Ashley Lawson | 16 June 2025 |

Transport East welcomes the announcement that the East will receive just under £135 million through the Local Transport Grant capital allocations between 2026 and 2030. The Government grant is broken down as: This funding helps our Local Transport Authority partners deliver vital transport improvements across the region’s communities. From maintaining and enhancing existing infrastructure to…

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Response to the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review

By Ashley Lawson | 11 June 2025 |

Transport East welcomes clarity from the Government’s latest Spending Review and the focus on infrastructure to support economic growth. So far, it shows a mixed picture for transport in the East. The role of the East in powering the nation was recognised with funding for nationally significant infrastructure in Sizewell C. The region also saw…

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