Posts Tagged ‘transport east’
Transport East makes the case for the East at national Interchange conference
Transport East headed to Manchester on 3 March for the national Interchange conference. The visit was an opportunity to set out the East’s case for greater transport investment. Chief Executive Andrew Summers joined the ‘Buses Connecting Communities’ panel alongside Campaign for Better Transport, Community Transport Association and the Confederation of Passenger Transport. Campaign for Better…
Read MoreEast of England Unites for Climate Action at Net Zero Conference
It was fantastic to return for another year of the East of England Net Zero and Climate Conference – and this year’s event was another success. The event was hosted by Local Government East, with support from Transport East, England’s Economic Heartland, and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). With the theme “Powering…
Read MoreMaking the case for investment and supporting partners: Transport East at UKREiiF
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…
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 MoreResponse to Lower Thames Crossing receiving development consent
The announcement that the Lower Thames Crossing has received planning consent from the Secretary of State for Transport, provides clarity to all partners in the East. It will now be subject to a 6-week window for a judicial review to be lodged and we await government confirmation of the funding approach. The nationally significant scheme…
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