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Universal Bedford theme park plans approval will trigger transport upgrades

Universal Studios’ new UK theme park in Bedfordshire has been given planning permission by Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Steve Reed, which will trigger a number of transport upgrades to handle the expected 8million plus annual visitors. The new theme park in... continue

9 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News

Council calls for 20mph at new developments

Deniz Huseyin

Rother District Council is set to make 20mph the speed limit on all roads being built in new housing developments. At a full council meeting, the East Sussex authority unanimously agreed to consult on the road safety plan. The council says that slower vehicle speeds would: significantly reduce the... continue

8 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News
8 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News
Modelling World moves to Leeds for 2026 - Call for papers now open

Modelling World moves to Leeds for 2026 - Call for papers now open

Says Modelling World Chair, Tom van Vuren: "In 2026 Modelling World will be in Leeds, home of my alma mater. The event will look back at what we have learnt over the years – since the publication of the key Analytical Transport Planning book by Lane, Powell... continue

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7 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News
Career in parking brings Reynolds an MBE

Career in parking brings Reynolds an MBE

Mark Moran

Kelvin Reynolds was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List for delivering outstanding services to the... continue

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6 Jan 2026Parking Review News
Manchester’s Bee Network launches electric bus route

Manchester’s Bee Network launches electric bus route

Mark Moran

A new all-electric Bee Network service is now live... continue

5 Jan 2026EVolution News
Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026: the entries are in and the judges are judging!

Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026: the entries are in and the judges are judging!

We have been inundated with entries and we’re delighted to have received such a positive response in the first year of this new initiative. The 16 judges are now busy reviewing the entries, and will be meeting in early January to discuss and finalise their thoughts. We will be publishing the list of finalists in mid January... continue

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22 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News
EVA England launches cross-pavement charging survey

EVA England launches cross-pavement charging survey

Mark Moran

Concessions on the Planning and Infrastructure... continue

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22 Dec 2025EVolution Features
Trueform is headline partner of the Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026

Trueform is headline partner of the Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026

Truefom is delighted to be one of the headline partners for the Decarbonising Transport Awards 2026, a landmark initiative by Landor LINKS that celebrates bold leadership, innovation, and tangible progress in the journey to net zero.  Trueform are the UK’s leading... continue

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22 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News
Homes England signals key role in spreading transport provision good practice

Homes England signals key role in spreading transport provision good practice

Peter Stonham

December’s LTT second annual transport and development event heard... continue

19 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News
Fastned ultra-rapid EV charging hub opens at Newcastle International Airport

Fastned ultra-rapid EV charging hub opens at Newcastle International Airport

Mark Moran

Fastned has opened an ultra-rapid charging hub near Newcastle International... continue

18 Dec 2025EVolution News
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18 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News
Vision-led transport planning is gathering momentum

Vision-led transport planning is gathering momentum

Colin Black

The transport development planning profession has... continue

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18 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News
‘Government must unlock HGV electrification to meet 2040 diesel ban’

‘Government must unlock HGV electrification to meet 2040 diesel ban’

Mark Moran

The government must take steps in collaboration with industry to... continue

17 Dec 2025EVolution Features
GRIDSERVE offers first look at Markham Vale Electric Forecourt

GRIDSERVE offers first look at Markham Vale Electric Forecourt

Mark Moran

GRIDSERVE marked the fifth anniversary of its Electric... continue

16 Dec 2025EVolution News
Councils count on parking income

Councils count on parking income

John Siraut

The latest local government revenue and expenditure returns highlight that total parking gross... continue

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15 Dec 2025Parking Review Features
DfT Connectivity Tool sets a national metric of connectivity

DfT Connectivity Tool sets a national metric of connectivity

The transport development planning profession has heard the call for vision-led planning, and it’s running toward it with enthusiasm. At this year’s Transport Development Planning Conference, the energy in the room was... continue

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12 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News
Volkswagen launches autonomous vehicle testing in Germany

Volkswagen launches autonomous vehicle testing in Germany

Mark Moran

The Volkswagen Group is starting the next testing phase... continue

12 Dec 2025EVolution News
Duracell E-Charge launches in Cheltenham

Duracell E-Charge launches in Cheltenham

Duracell E-Charge has launched its first UK charging location at Bath Terrace Car Park in the heart of Cheltenham.  The Bath Terrace site features ten... continue

10 Dec 2025EVolution News
New funding aims to end the ‘postcode lottery’ for physical activity

New funding aims to end the ‘postcode lottery’ for physical activity

Sport England has launched a major expansion of its Place Partnerships, announcing 27 new locations across the country where it will work with communities to tackle high rates of inactivity.  Each of these places, which are listed here, ranks in the top 20%... continue

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8 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News

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