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
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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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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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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Research Briefing
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-25
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-2025 had its First Reading in the House of Commons on 11 March 2025. Second Reading is scheduled for 24 March 2025. The Bill, and its Explanatory Notes, can be found on the Parliamentary website.
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Debate Pack
Improving transport connectivity in the North West
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on improving transport connectivity in the North West on 19 March 2025. The debate will be opened by Jo Platt MP (Labour, Leigh and Atherton).
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Debate Pack
Road safety for young drivers
A Westminster Hall debate on road safety for young drivers is scheduled for Tuesday 28 January 2025, from 9:30am to 11:00am. The debate will be led by Julia Buckley MP (Labour, Shrewsbury).
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Debate Pack
Transport links between Scotland and the rest of the UK
A Westminster Hall debate on transport links between Scotland and the rest of the UK will be held on Wednesday 8 January 2025, from 2:30 to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by John Lamont MP (Conservative, Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk).
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Debate Pack
Future transport infrastructure projects and the Elizabeth Line
A Westminster Hall debate on future transport infrastructure projects and the Elizabeth Line is scheduled for Tuesday, 12 November 2024, from 9:30-11:00am. The debate will be led by Matt Rodda MP.
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Research Briefing
Suicide prevention: Transport
Network Rail, train operators and British Transport Police all have a significant role in responding to and reducing suicides on the rail network. Local and national highway authorities have a similar role on the road network.
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Research Briefing
Blue Badges and parking for disabled people
Blue Badges provide parking concessions for disabled people across the UK. Badge eligibility differs slightly between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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