Over the weekend, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced the extension of the ADEPT Live Labs 2 programme for an additional year, with up to £300,000 in total. ADEPT’s Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK is a UK-wide £30 million programme funded by the Department for Transport, aimed at decarbonising the…
Angela Jones, President of ADEPT said: “We acknowledge the government’s commitment to transparency and long-term investment in local roads, however the newly published ratings raise significant questions about the assessment methodology. “We would like clarity on how ratings have been calculated, including how different data collection approaches and funding allocation…
Angela Jones, President of ADEPT, said: “As the national voice of local authority place directors and their teams, ADEPT welcomes the publication of the consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and associated policies. We are ready to work closely with government to ensure the final framework is robust,…
The Peninsula Transport team recently visited the Bodmin and Lanivet Community Bus scheme to see how the first round of Rural Mobility Pilot funding is being used. The scheme is a trial project led by the Lanivet Parish Sport and Recreational Trust to build and create a community-led transport network.…
Angela Jones, President of ADEPT, said: “We welcome the government’s commitment to invest over £2 billion annually by 2029-30 in local roads maintenance. This will enable local authorities to make progress in improving the condition of local roads across the country. “However, while this investment is welcomed, further sustained long-term…