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:
Important changes to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme – which helps ensure people who are unsuitable to work with children and protected adu
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.
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.
Annandale Community Transport Services is looking for a new manager to run services.
The right candidate will:
Full time post: 35 hours
As part of Community Transport Week’s ‘Accelerating Community-Led Climate Action’ day, I had the pleasure of visiting one of our inspiring members, Climate Action Strathaven (CAS). It was a fantastic morning spent geeking out on climate action, and I couldn’t be more impressed by what I saw.
Community Transport is empowering people and communities all over the UK to take climate action every single day – I know because I see it in my own neighbourhood and I’m one of them!
The Southside of Glasgow is a veritable hotbed of climate-friendly community solutions.
From 14-18 October 2024, communities across the UK will celebrate CTWeek24, highlighting the vital work of the Community Transport sector. Inspired by our Manifesto, this year’s theme, Celebrating Community Solutions, spotlights the impact of accessible, inclusive, and affordable transport in strengthening community bonds.
We gathered in Stirling for a Funding Summit on Monday 9 September, because we know we’re stronger when we learn from each other and work together. Here at CTA, we’re proud to lead Scotland’s Community Transport movement and platform diverse voices from across our sector and beyond.
We know that a highly fragmented and competitive funding landscape can be difficult to navigate. We want to make sure you have the advice, information and support you need to identify, apply for and secure essential funding.
Here we summarise some of the major funders of Community Transport operators in Scotland today, as well as other potential sources of support and new ideas to consider to raise revenue: