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We can push on with plans to create better and more sustainable transport for the region, after securing over £500,000 from the Department of Transport. These funds allow us to complete our ambitious Transport Strategy and clearly communicate the region’s investment needs. Our programme for this year is set out in our Business Plan. Planned…

As part of the development of our Transport Strategy, we are undertaking an Integrated Sustainability Appraisal (ISA). This assessment will help us make sure the strategy takes account of opportunities for environmental, social, socioeconomic and public health improvement, as well as addresses potential constraints. The ISA incorporates the following assessments: Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) in…

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join Transport East as a Technical Programme Manager. Do you have recent experience of leading a technical work programme, tackling strategic transport challenges? Can you work closely with a range of partners to deliver results? Would you like to work in a varied, challenging and rewarding role…

We are running a creative competition for young people aged 11-13 on the theme of transport for a greener world. We would like the ideas of the next generation to shape our transport plans!   About the competition The year 2050 might seem a long way off, but if we want to improve the air…

by Strategic Director, Andrew Summers It’s been a fortnight since our Annual Summit and I’ve been reflecting on what was an energetic and insightful day. Decarbonisation Several themes emerged from the speakers and delegates. The first was the commitment, across the board, to decarbonising the region’s transport. In her key-note speech, Baroness Vere, Minister for…