By David Kelly, Head of Policy & Campaigns
John Healey will deliver his first Budget as Chancellor on Wednesday 28 October. The decisions he makes could have a significant impact on the Community Transport movement.
One of the key measures we’d like to see is for May's uplift to mileage allowance rates to now be fully funded for all voluntary sector organisations.
By Caroline Whitney, Director for England
We’re encouraging CTA member organisations to email their local MP and invite them to our Westminster reception, whether or not they are able to attend the event themselves.
MPs are more likely to attend when invited by an organisation from their constituency. By inviting your MP, you can help us show that minibus driver licensing reform matters to communities across the UK and build parliamentary support for change.
To invite your MP:
Join the Community Transport Association at the Palace of Westminster during Community Transport Week 2026 for our Annual General Meeting and a special reception taking our campaign for minibus driver licensing rule changes to Parliament, as we work to tackle minibus driver shortages, strengthen passenger safety and safeguard the future of our sector.
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 event is session 4 of 4 of CTA’s conneCTing Conference 2026. Find out about the full series of conference events.
This event is session 3 of 4 of CTA’s conneCTing Conference 2026. Find out about the full series of conference events.
This event is session 2 of 4 of CTA’s conneCTing Conference 2026. Find out about the full series of conference events.
This event is session 1 of 4 of CTA’s conneCTing Conference 2026. Find out about the full series of conference events.
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.