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Supporting Safer Journeys: Coalfield Community Transport’s experience with CTA’s Insurance Partners

Coalfield Community Transport, an independent charity in East Ayrshire, has grown from a small volunteer-led initiative to operating a fleet of 22 vehicles serving local residents. But in recent years, soaring insurance costs and poor service from brokers became a major challenge. 

 

“Insurance costs were a major shock,” explained Susan Dever, who manages transport and health and safety. “We went from paying around £20,000 to nearly £40,000, even without major incidents.” 

 

Show and Tell with LEAP Car Club

Our ‘Show and Tell’ events is a dedicated space for CTA members to share insights and inspiration from their Community Transport journey with the rest of the movement.

Next up in the series, we’re delighted to showcase Local Energy Action Plan (LEAP), which works across Renfrewshire to advance environmental protection, sustainability education and community participation. In 2012, they established a community-owned car club back to meet local transport needs, reduce car ownership and cut car costs for users. 

Meet the Minister with Jim Fairlie MSP

We’re delighted to invite CTA members in Scotland to this special online meeting with Jim Fairlie MSP, the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity. 

Mr Fairlie has responsibility for the Scottish Government’s policies on key areas of transport and rural, including Community Transport, bus services, concessionary fares and island connectivity.

Join us on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 13 May between 9.15am and 10.15am for a unique opportunity to:

Meet The Movement in Edinburgh

Our ‘Meet the Movement’ events are where our sector’s operators, supporters and partners come together ‘IRL’ to make new connections, build closer relationships and be part of something bigger, Scotland’s thriving Community Transport movement!

After a successful gathering for CTA members in Glasgow last year, we’re back, and this time we’re in Edinburgh’s West End. Join us on the morning of Tuesday 15 April at the offices of Azets near Haymarket to:

Lanarkshire Community Transport Network Meeting: February 2025

CTA members in the Lanarkshire region are invited to join us at Blantyre Volunteer Group on Tuesday 18th February from 2pm - 3:30pm for the first Lanarkshire Community Transport Network meeting of the new year. CTA Scotland has developed this in-person session with the aim of connecting local operators and stakeholders. During this 90 minute session CTA members in the Lanarkshire area are invited to:

Bus Manager

A community bus with two people in high vis vests standing in front of it.

Climate Action Stathaven is delighted to open up applications for a new Bus Manager role, based in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Please see the full job description below. 

To apply, please email an up to date CV and covering letter detailing why you are right for the role to alison@castrathaven.org before 31st January 2025. 

West of Scotland Rural Transport Workshop with Stantec

Photo shows homes in the Lock Lomond village of Luss.

Stantec have been tasked by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) to develop an action plan for improving transport for the West of Scotland’s rural, remote and island communities. 

Their ongoing appraisal has identified the potential of Community Transport to be at the heart of a future network, helping to better connect the region’s hamlets, villages, towns and cities as part of a ‘hub and spoke’ model.

This workshop is an important opportunity to inform their work and be part of Community Transport’s changing role in the West of Scotland.

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