Transport News

Shellhaven port plans move forward

Plans for a port on a 750ha site in the London Thames Gateway cleared their final hurdle after the Government issued a harbour empowerment order. Construction of Shellhaven Port, which is near Stanford-le-Hope, south Essex, will begin later this year.

Manchester road charge 'looks safe' after poll

Manchester's congestion charging scheme could squeeze through by a whisker after the anti-toll Tories failed to grab control of a pivotal borough in the city-region.

Vote fails to derail congestion charge

Greater Manchester's congestion charge scheme looks safe after anti-toll Tories failed to grab control over a pivotal borough in the city region.

Poll promises clearer city leadership

The emergence of major cities from years of no overall political was just one of the important outcomes for regeneration of the Tory landslide, says Tamar Wilner

Retail regeneration may escape competition test

The new test designed to stop retailers' dominance of local markets can be ducked by stores at the centre of regeneration schemes, finds Ben Walker

London has lit torch for local power

London's impressive voter turnout in last week's elections has strengthened the case for the mayoral system in other city-regions, says Dermot Finch.

Boris could look to Ken for inspiration

As London's new mayor gets down to business, James Hulme looks at some of major tests that await him