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Newhaven Port access road scheme will move HGVs away from unsuitable local roads and help create jobs.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New plans could be the start of an exciting and profound change in how people, goods and services move around the country.
New powers provide reassurance for hauliers to continue planning for a smooth EU exit.
Statutory Documents amended to reflect legal changes and incorporate recent appeal decisions.
The Department for Transport's updated analysis on the application of Standing Order 83L has been placed in the library of the House.
People living, working and travelling in Kent are invited to contribute their views on a permanent solution to Operation Stack in a listening exercise from 11 June.
HGV Road User Levy changed to ensure that cleanest lorries will pay less to use UK roads.
Government is no longer defending a judicial review over a planned lorry park near the M20 in Kent.
Companies are urged to compete for up to £15 million of funding to develop technology to reduce harmful emissions from freight.
The Environment Agency and DVSA will share intelligence and carry out operations to stop illegal waste carriers and improve road safety.
Winners of £20 million funding in Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial announced.
Plans for lorry parking, driver facilities and driver recruitment.
Details of how freight will be routed to reduce pressure on the M20 in Kent when there is disruption to cross-Channel services was announced today (Thursday) by Highways England.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Andrew Jones discusses measures to alleviate issues in Kent.
HGV levy receipts and levels of compliance during the first year of operation.
New guidance has been published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to help vehicle operators transport loads securely.
Since 1 April 2014 the HGV levy has raised more than £44 million from foreign HGVs.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The government plans to raise the national speed limit to 60 mph for lorries travelling on dual carriageways.
Increase in the national speed limit for heavy goods vehicles of more than 7.5 tonnes on dual carriageway roads from 50 mph to 60 mph.
The trial of longer semi-trailers second annual report has been published.
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