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We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of our Queen, Her Majesty Elizabeth II and thank her for her dedicated service to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. We join in mourning with the Royal Family and share with them our sincere condolences. As a mark of respect during the national period of…

Transport East has submitted its response to Transport for London’s ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ) expansion consultation. As the Sub-national Transport Body for Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock, our partnership provides a single voice for councils, business leaders and partners on our region’s transport strategy and strategic transport investment priorities. The proposal to extend the…

The Department for Transport has published it’s Future of Freight Plan. The role of the Transport East region in the movement of goods both nationally and internationally is crucial to the success of businesses across the UK, which is why one of the priorities in our emerging Transport Strategy is ‘Unlocking Global Gateways’. There is…

We are expanding the Transport East team. We have four exciting permanent positions open for experienced transport and communications professionals who are passionate about improving transport across the East. Closing date for all roles is 3 May 2022. Transport East operates in a hybrid way, with a mix of remote working and regular time in our…

Yesterday the Department for Transport (DfT) announced funding allocations for the Bus Service Improvement Plans. Our member authority, Norfolk County Council, received almost £50m. However, they were the only successful transport authority in the region. “Bus services are an essential connection for many people across the East and crucial to net zero transport. We are disappointed…