Posts Tagged ‘Suffolk’
Local Authorities from the East meet National Highways to discuss Strategic Road Network priorities
Transport East and local authority partners met Nick Harris, CEO of National Highways, to discuss key issues relating to the planning and delivery of improvements across the strategic road network in the East. This was the latest in a series of six-monthly meetings with Nick, convened by Transport East. Partners welcomed the progress on key…
Read MoreWill Quince reflects on the Autumn Budget
“There are several areas of today’s Budget that will have an impact on transport and for the East’s travellers. Our partnership strongly welcomes the confirmation of the rail fares freeze, as ticket costs is one of the biggest barriers to people choosing rail for their journeys. “Further commitment has also been made to the Lower…
Read MoreEast West Rail: Eastern Section Board supports commitments to progress a new eastern Cambridge station and extending dual-tracking toward Newmarket
“The East West Rail Eastern Section Board welcomes the publication of East West Rail’s ‘You Said, We Did’ responding to the 2024 non-statutory consultation. They have clearly considered the views expressed and responded. We particularly welcome the commitments to progressing a station in eastern Cambridge and extending dual-tracking infrastructure towards Newmarket – both of these…
Read MoreVisit to Sizewell C demonstrates national significance of Suffolk and connecting the East
On 27 March 2025, Transport East’s Board and partner visited the Sizewell C construction site in Suffolk, a nationally significant infrastructure project set to deliver 7% of the UK’s electricity once operational. But like any large infrastructure project there are transport implications that require management. Our partners at Suffolk County Council have been working hard…
Read MoreSub-national Transport Bodies come together and demonstrate how they’re delivering better transport for the country’s regions
On 5 March, we once again reunited with England’s six other sub-national transport bodies (STBs) at this year’s STB Conference – as part of the Interchange Conference – in Manchester. Together, we demonstrated our value in supporting partners to improve transport and enable people to thrive. As the lead STB and host of the Rural…
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