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Transport East is recruiting for new Chair to deliver vision of a thriving and well-connected region
We are looking to recruit a new Chair to steer the next phase of the organisation’s work to enhance the region’s transport to improve journeys, economic growth, job opportunities, social inclusion and overall life chances for our communities in a carbon free and sustainable way for millions of people across the region. Current Chair, Cllr…
Read MoreOur response to the National Audit Office’s report on the East West Rail project
On 13 December, the National Audit Office (NAO) released a report on their investigation into the East West Rail project. The report is available here. We shared the following response to the report and its findings: We note with interest the National Audit Office’s report on East West Rail. While this scheme sits outside…
Read MoreOur annual report and business plan demonstrate the value we bring to deliver better transport for the region
Our Annual Report for 2022-23 and Business Plan for 2023-24 are now available: Annual Report 2022-23 Business Plan 2023-24 Our annual report demonstrates our valuable contributions to enable a thriving Eastern region with safe, efficient and net-zero transport networks. A major milestone was the finalising of our regional Transport Strategy which sets the direction for…
Read MoreConference highlights East of England’s commitment to net zero
MPs, council leaders and private sector figures came together at the East of England’s 2023 Net Zero conference to highlight the region’s unique opportunities and challenges to becoming net zero. Hosted by The East of England Local Government Association (EELGA), in support with Transport East, England’s Economic Heartland and The Chartered Institute of Logistics and…
Read MoreEast of England APPG highlights importance of the region’s road network
On 12 September, our CEO Andrew Summers made the case for investment in the East’s roads to Department for Transport Minister Richard Holden at an East of England APPG. With dispersed towns and a large rural population, roads will remain crucial to safe, reliable day-to-day journeys across the region – as part of an integrated…
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