Posts by Ashley Lawson
Transport East is recruiting for new Chair to deliver vision of a thriving and well-connected region
We are looking to recruit a new Chair to steer the next phase of the organisation’s work to enhance the region’s transport to improve journeys, economic growth, job opportunities, social inclusion and overall life chances for our communities in a carbon free and sustainable way for millions of people across the region. Current Chair, Cllr…
Read MoreLooking back at 2023 – Andrew Summers
It’s safe to say 2023 was another busy year for Transport East. During the festive break, I reflected on the huge amount Transport East achieved during the year and I’m incredibly proud of the value we are bringing to the region – and nationally – as the East’s sub-national transport body. And also proud of…
Read MoreOur response to the National Audit Office’s report on the East West Rail project
On 13 December, the National Audit Office (NAO) released a report on their investigation into the East West Rail project. The report is available here. We shared the following response to the report and its findings: We note with interest the National Audit Office’s report on East West Rail. While this scheme sits outside…
Read MoreOur annual report and business plan demonstrate the value we bring to deliver better transport for the region
Our Annual Report for 2022-23 and Business Plan for 2023-24 are now available: Annual Report 2022-23 Business Plan 2023-24 Our annual report demonstrates our valuable contributions to enable a thriving Eastern region with safe, efficient and net-zero transport networks. A major milestone was the finalising of our regional Transport Strategy which sets the direction for…
Read MoreTransport East reaction to the National Infrastructure Commission’s second national infrastructure assessment
Transport East welcomes calls from the National Infrastructure Commission to increase transport infrastructure funding by 20 per cent, and recommendations for long-term funding allocations to local authorities responsible for transport. Today, the National Infrastructure Commission released their ‘Second National Infrastructure Assessment’. The Commission is an Executive Agency of HM Treasury, providing government with impartial, expert…
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