Protecting the public realm without shutting it down
As Martyn's Law approaches, this free special report from LocalGov and Hill & Smith sets out how councils can protect public spaces without shutting them down.
Why a national £2 bus fare cap could accelerate bus franchising
23/07/2026 Frank Suttie, Commercial Director at Freeths, examines how PM Andy Burnham's planned £2 national bus fare cap could strengthen the case for bus franchising. |
Councils need more funding and powers to save bus services, MPs say
13/08/2025 More funding and powers should be given to local authorities to better protect and improve declining local bus services, MPs have said. |
Manchester makes history with bus franchising
06/01/2025 All of Greater Manchester's bus services have come under local public control following the completion of the combined authority’s phased implementation of a new franchising system. |
DfT begins ‘bus revolution’
10/07/2024 The new transport secretary has confirmed that every local area will be able to take control of its buses through franchising or public ownership. |
Liverpool to 'take back control' with franchised buses
06/10/2023 The Liverpool City Region will bring its buses back under public control, mayor Steve Rotheram announced today. |
