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  • Vegetation and tree clearance at Lindisfarne roundabout

    The Highways Agency will be clearing trees and carrying out vegetation work on the A19/A194 Lindisfarne roundabout in Jarrow, South Tyneside next week.

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  • £78 million for local sustainable transport schemes

    Local authorities invited to bid for part of over £78 million transport fund.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Smarter technology making transport cleaner, greener and more accessible

    Speech regarding modern technology and solving transport problems, includes Local Sustainable Transport Fund, Smart Cities and Open Data.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New green fuels in the spotlight

    Views sought on low-carbon fuels for transport

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 8th Fleet Hero Awards

    Fleets are leading the way on showing that by saving energy you can save money and still deliver a high quality service to the customer.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Making Britain number one for ultra low emission vehicles

    Deputy Prime Minister calls on industry to help UK accelerate demand.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • E-car club event

    Discuses the future and benefits of ultra low carbon vehicles and greener practices.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Low carbon vehicle strategy launch

    Discussing the government's ultra low emission vehicle strategy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government drives forward plug-in car revolution

    New ultra low emission vehicles strategy launched to help grow the UK economy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £25 million for advanced biofuel demonstration projects

    Biofuels industry gets £25 million of capital funding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hundreds of new chargepoints for electric cars

    Extra £37 million available to local authorities to offset installation costs of electric vehicle chargepoints.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transport schemes helping to stoke engine for growth

    Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin visits initiatives helping boost growth and securing jobs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • BMW i3 launch

    Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin speaking at the BMW i3 launch.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Independent Transport Commission Annual Lecture introductory address

    Discussing innovations in transport including high speed rail, Crossrail and the use of biofuels.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Litter on strategic road network

    Response to Accrington Observer about litter on the strategic road network including along the M65 and M61.

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  • Cleaner, greener transport, door to door

    Plans announced to reduce barriers to the use of sustainable local transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New measures announced to support the uptake of plug-in vehicles

    A £37 million funding package is set to benefit drivers with plug-in vehicles

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Biofuels: the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation, progress on adoption and the next generation

    Speech by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Salt stored at Southampton Dock

    Response to article in The Times regarding salt stored at Southampton Dock.

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  • Cenex low carbon vehicles event

    Addressing members of the Cenex low carbon vehicles event regarding innovation, greener policies and future practices.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government