Traffic News Daily

Published: 20 August 2026
By Chris Haycock

General

Prime Minister supports West Midlands to take public control of local bus network Government - Government and local leaders join forces to keep vital bus services running for millions of people across the West Midlands. (Various)

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)

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)

Green to Our Core Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Cllr Bridget Smith, Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council. Bridget has been the leader of Council since 2018 and sits on the boards of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and the Cambridge Growth Company’s Advisory Council. The consultation on a new Climate and Nature… (Transport Wales)

ITC debates new aviation technologies The ITC was delighted to host its Winter Discussion Webinar on the 3rd March, exploring the policy impacts of new aviation technologies. Guests heard insights from an expert panel, including Mark Bentall (Airbus), John Strickland (Cranfield University) and Sophie Lane (Aviation Technology Institute). A summary report on the event can be found here. (Transport Wales)