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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport
  • Additional funding for buses

    Winning bids for Better Bus Area and Green Bus Fund announced.

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

  • Tackling road works disruption in Yorkshire

    Road works permit scheme in Yorkshire approved.

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

  • Highways Maintenance Efficiency

    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

  • Tougher penalties for road works disruption

    Utility companies who take too long to complete their road works will face higher charges Norman Baker has announced.

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

  • Street works overrun penalties

    Local authorities street works penalties to be increased.

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

  • New cycle routes, racks and repair centres get England moving

    Cyclists and walkers from across the UK are on track to benefit from thousands of new cycle spaces and routes.

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

  • Government's first satnav summit

    Norman Baker is hosting the government's first 'satnav summit' to find solutions to drivers following out of date directions.

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

  • Communications: purpose and practice

    Explains how technology is reshaping the way we work and the way we travel for the better.

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

  • Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs

    Response to the consultation into possible reforms of the use on the highway of mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs.

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

  • New transport interchange for Rochdale is given go ahead

    11 million construction of Rochdale's new interchange to begin.

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

  • Construction of Midland Metro extension to begin

    Construction can now begin on an extension to Midland Metro from Snow Hill Station through the city centre to New Street Station.

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

  • £15 million boost for sustainable travel

    Sustainable transport gets additional £15 million of funding.

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

  • £15 million growth funding on sustainable transport

    A £15 million package has been announced to support cycling and walking in the UK.

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

  • Cutting red tape to tackle road works disruption

    More power to councils to tackle disruptive road works in new plans.

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

  • Cutting costs for councils and business

    Streamlining processes for local councils and the Highways Agency for traffic restrictions proposed.

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

  • New powers for councils to control road works

    Road works disruptions cutting powers given to councils.

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

  • Street works: lane rental

    Pioneer schemes for local authorities on lane rental.

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

  • Plug-in car grant extended to vans

    Up to £8000 off for those buying a plug-in van.

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

  • Plug-in car grant extended to vans

    The Plug-In Van Grant has launched.

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

  • Anywhere Working initiative

    Launch of the Anywhere Working online portal.

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