Daily traffic & travel summary

Published: 06 August 2026
By Chris Haycock

General

Campaigners denied appeal over Gatwick expansion BBC News - Campaigners have lost a bid to take their legal fight against the government over plans for a two-runway operation at Gatwick Airport to the Court of Appeal. (Various)

Council for the Future Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Claire Haigh, Founder & CEO Greener Vision and Creator of The Tabula Project, and Professor Mette High, Director of the Centre for Energy Ethics and Professor in Social Anthropology, University of St Andrews. We are at a critical point in our struggle to tackle the… (Transport Wales)

ITC explores long-term rail strategy The ITC held a successful Spring Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 14th April 2026. The event explored the role of and priorities for rail in a long-term transport strategy, and guests heard expert perspectives from Steve Allen from CPCS UK, and David Hoggarth from Transport for the North. An excellent and wide ranging discussion […] (Transport Wales)

Town and village to trial bus service from September BBC News - A new trial bus service linking two Staffordshire towns and the villages between them will be launched at the start of next month. (Various)

PACTS July 2026 Parliamentary Updates July saw the appointment of a new Prime Minister, alongside several relevant parliamentary developments. Keir Starmer stood down as Prime... The post PACTS July 2026 Parliamentary Updates appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)