By Sean Ray, Development Officer for England
Community Transport Association (CTA) was pleased to support and chair the Hull & East Yorkshire Community Transport Roundtable, bringing together community transport providers, NHS colleagues, local authorities, and representatives from the Hull & East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) to discuss the future role of community transport across the region.
By Caroline Whitney, Director for England
In April 2025, the Community Transport Association took part in one of six thematic workshops held by Defra's Rural Taskforce, focusing on connectivity. We used the session to share the views of our members from across England: the operators, volunteers and local groups who keep rural communities moving every day.
This is the second meeting of the Local Authority and Infrastructure Community Transport Forum.
In this meeting, we are focusing on how infrastructure and local authorities can support community transport through local government reorganisation.
Speakers for this session are to be announced at a later date. After the speakers there will be a Q&A and a chance for informal networking.
Who is this event for?
Salary: £30,292 rising to £33,437
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: Home-based in region, with UK travel
Reports to: England Director and Head of Membership Services
By Caroline Whitney, Director for England
The Charity Commission has published its latest research into public trust in charities, based on a survey of over 4,600 people and follow-up focus groups. This tells us a lot about how the public thinks, gives and engages with the causes they support, including the kind of local, practical services our sector provides.
Here is what stood out, and what it means for how we fundraise, talk to our communities, and make the case to councils and MPs.
By Sean Ray, Development Officer for England
In rural communities, having reliable transport can make all the difference, especially when it's no longer available. For many people living across Shropshire, particularly older adults, individuals with disabilities and those experiencing isolation, simply getting to a doctor’s appointment, the shops, or a social activity can be a real challenge.
By Caroline Whitney, Director for England
In April 2026, the Department for Transport published Better Connected, its long-term strategy for transport in England. It sits above the new Local Transport Plan guidance and is the document everything else in local transport is now meant to flow from. The good news for us is that community transport is named directly, in places that count.
Our car scheme relies on a team of volunteer drivers to transport and assist passengers to get to their medical and well-being appointments. We are always looking for more volunteer drivers in all areas across Northampton (NN1-NN5) and are happy to speak to anyone who is interested in the role.
By Caroline Whitney, Director for England
On 2 April 2026, the Department for Transport published its new statutory guidance on Local Transport Plans (LTPs). It applies to local transport authorities in England outside London, and sets out how they should put together the plans that will shape transport in their area for the next 10 to 20 years.
By Caroline Whitney, our Director for England
Our recent fuel crisis impact survey gathered responses from 291 operators across England to understand how rising fuel prices are affecting community transport services. The results painted a concerning picture of a sector under severe and worsening pressure, with serious consequences looming for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities if fuel prices do not reduce soon.