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Transport East joins new board to shape future of transport innovation

June 18, 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

June 16, 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

June 11, 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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Making the case for investment and supporting partners: Transport East at UKREiiF

May 23, 2025

Transport East journeyed north with regional partners to join UKREiiF in Leeds. This investment focused conference offered a fantastic opportunity to engage with delegates on the future of transport infrastructure in the East. Over the three days, members of our team shared insights, listened to stakeholders, and discussed the priorities crucial for driving growth, investment and connectivity…

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Response to devolution consultations for Norfolk and Suffolk, and Greater Essex

April 17, 2025

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…

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