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.
New £1bn train fleet to create hundreds of jobs in Derby
11/09/2026 An investment of £1bn has been confirmed to support the delivery of 29 new battery-electric trains that will serve northern communities and boost local workforces. |
Council fights for Universal theme park rail access
23/06/2026 West Northamptonshire Council has urged the Government to include Northampton in the plans for East West Rail to improve access to Universal's new theme park. |
Kent councils call for return of international rail services
29/09/2025 Kent County Council has joined local councils, MPs, and business groups to support the potential return of international rail services. |
Reform UK accused of London bias after rail pledge
10/09/2025 Reform UK says it would scrap Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) if elected, drawing accusations that the leadership is siding with the ‘London establishment’. |
Theme park could benefit from £500m boost
26/06/2025 The Government has reportedly secured a £500m infrastructure investment to support a new Universal theme park in Bedford. |
Mayors announce Manchester-Birmingham railway line
13/09/2024 Plans for a railway line improving connections between Birmingham and Manchester ‘at a fraction of the costs’ of the northern leg of HS2 have been announced. |
King's Speech: Labour to boost public control of buses and trains
17/07/2024 The King has confirmed that the new Government will bring forward legislation to bring bus and rail services more closely under public control, including public ownership of train operators. |
