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MAYORS

Metro mayors see potential tensions ahead

By Andrew Carter | 11 October 2024

Andrew Carter says we will only have to wait until later this autumn to find out exactly how far the expectations of metro mayors have been met by the Government.

HOUSING

New housing targets – an opportunity to build a stronger bus network?

By Rebecka Steven | 04 October 2024

As the drive for more housing quickens, the public transport implications of where they are built...

FINANCE

Economist floats payroll tax idea

By Dan Peters | 02 October 2024

The UK could introduce a hypothecated payroll tax like in France, a former adviser to a series of...

Bus franchising not the answer for counties

By Simon Edwards | 30 September 2024

Like buses, you wait ages for reforms to come along – and then two arrive together, writes Simon ...

TRANSPORT

Council in border checks warning

By Martin Ford | 24 September 2024

Kent CC has warned the risks of ‘extremely serious delays’ due to new EU border checks have not a...

POLICY AND POLITICS

Reviving councils' dormant powers

By David Williams | 12 September 2024

David Williams looks at how councils’ positive Victorian legacy has been curbed and sets out a ma...

DEVOLUTION

Beefing up the sub-regions

By Luke Raikes | 28 August 2024

Devolution is entering a significant new phase, says Luke Raikes. He sets out the immediate chall...

REGENERATION

A mighty metamorphosis

23 July 2024

Five years into an innovative partnership committed to making the town centre the most sustainabl...

KING'S SPEECH

King's Speech: Local leaders can take control of bus services

By Chris Ames | 17 July 2024

The King has confirmed the new Government will bring forward legislation to bring bus services mo...

TRANSPORT

Transport Solent loses largest contributor

By Martin Ford | 01 July 2024

Hampshire CC has confirmed it is to pull out of a regional transport group in a cost-cutting meas...

HIGHWAYS

Lib Dem £300m pothole pledge 'won't scratch the surface'

By William Eichler | 20 June 2024

The Lib Dems have committed to spending £300m over the next Parliament to fill 1.2 million pothol...

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