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Local Transport Act opens way for city-region network power

5 December 2008

The Local Transport Act was described as a historic opportunity for transport in the city-regions after it gained Royal Assent last week.

London Councils draw up package of ideas

5 December 2008

London Councils has drawn up a package of ideas to encourage boroughs and Transport for London to help cyclists and pedestrians.

Bell on ... aiming high on airport policy

5 December 2008

Sammy the seagull was feeling peckish. But as a frequent flyer from Blackpool he had enough air miles to take a trip to London.

Turner blasts runway claim

5 December 2008

The government's leading climate change adviser has rejected suggestions that he endorses the expansion of Heathrow Airport.

Congestion zone removal threatens revenue stream

5 December 2008

Transport for London (TfL) will lose £70 million in revenue each year if the western extension to London's congestion charge is scrapped.

Tourist attractions to benefit from Belfast funding injection

5 December 2008

A string of projects designed to boost Belfast's economic renaissance received significant funding this week.

Front-loading

By Richard Garlick

5 December 2008

Agencies differ over accelerated spending

Local impact fears voiced

5 December 2008

Environmental Protection UK has voiced fears that the Planning Act will leave communities unprotected from the adverse effects of major infrastructure projects.

Gifford boosts transport planning team

4 December 2008

Gifford has boosted its transport planning team in the North West with three senior appointments.

Major Crossrail funding secured

4 December 2008

A £350 million tranche of funding for London's £15.9 billion east-west Crossrail line has been confirmed today.