Research Briefing
Public spending in local areas
This briefing examines how public spending is allocated and lists some of the resources for working out the amounts that have gone to local areas.
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Research Briefing
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024–25
A bill intended to expand bus franchising powers and to strengthen local authority influence over bus services in England.
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Insight
Railway 200
27 September 2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway, and a variety of special events are being held to celebrate the occasion.
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Research Briefing
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill 2024-25
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill has completed its committee stage in the Commons.
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Research Briefing
Who is responsible for local transport in England?
An overview of local transport powers and responsibilities in England and proposed changes to these arrangements
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Debate Pack
Regional Transport Inequality
There will be a Backbench Business debate on regional transport inequality on 11 September 2025. The debate will be opened by Catherine Atkinson MP (Lab, Derby North).
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Debate Pack
Future of the West Coast Mainline
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the future of the West Coast Main Line on Tuesday 15 July at 2:30pm. The debate will be led by Connor Naismith MP (Lab, Crewe and Nantwich)
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Research Briefing
Rights of Way
This note covers rights of way issues in England and Wales, including how they are recorded and how their records can be modified. It explains how they can be used and responsibilities for maintaining them.
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Debate Pack
Use of e-scooters
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on use of e-scooters on Wednesday 2 July at 9:30am. The debate will be led by David Burton-Sampson.
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Debate Pack
Estimates Day Debate: Spending of the Department for Transport
On 25 June 2025 there will be an Estimates day debate on the spending of the Department for Transport
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Research Briefing
Electric vehicles and infrastructure
The UK's electric vehicle transition could help meet climate goals, and cut drivers’ running costs. Challenges include upfront prices and charging infrastructure.
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Debate Pack
Support for rural businesses
A debate on support for rural businesses will take place in Westminster Hall on 18 June 2025 at 2:30pm. The Library will publish briefing materials ahead of the debate.
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Research Briefing
The future of rail
An overview of the government's plans for reforming the railway in Great Britain
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Research Briefing
High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill 2024-25
The government has reintroduced the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill and intends to repurpose this for Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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Research Briefing
Potholes and local road maintenance funding
This briefing brings together various sources of local pothole and road maintenance funding. It can be used to find local funding allocation datasets.
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