CTA reflections from the Labour Party Conference
CTA reflections from the Labour Party Conference
Nick and Caroline from the England team recently went to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, to hear from the new Government and ensure Community Transport is considered in in the development of new policies.
conneCTing in the Midlands
This section will provide updates on the regional work undertaken in:
West Midlands and East Midlands
(Local Authorities of West and North Northamptonshire are covered in the East and South East regions)
conneCTing in the East and South East
This section will provide updates on the regional work undertaken in:
South central, East, South East and London
conneCTing in the South West
This section will provide updates on the regional work undertaken in:
South West Gateway and South West Peninsula
conneCTing in the North
This section will provide updates on the regional work undertaken in:
The North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber
England National Priorities
Addressing National Priorities Across England
Some challenges require a coordinated, national approach. To tackle these, we will assemble sector representatives from across England up to three times a year. These gatherings will provide a platform to discuss key issues, collaborate on solutions, and oversee regional activities.
In 2023, the sector identified 12 national priorities. While some action may be taken on all of them it was agreed that the initial focus will be on the following key areas:
conneCTing England
Connecting Community Transport in England
CTA is committed to providing leadership and acting as a unified voice for our members. To do that CTA is prioritising the work we do in England through consultation and engagement with our members and wider stakeholders. We run all our policy and research activities through our conneCTing England Programme.
CTA Responds – CT in Northern Ireland to Receive 4.2% Funding Uplift
On Monday 16th September it was announced by Northern Ireland Minister for Infrastructure, John O’Dowd that Community Transport in Northern Ireland will receive a 4.2% funding uplift.
Minister O’Dowd confirmed the funding rise for Dial-a-Lift, Disability Action Transport Scheme and Shopmobility, based on levels awarded in 2023-24.