Councils & Working Groups
Logistics UK Policy Meetings
Meetings with our members are the foundation of our policy work. They shape our positions, inform our campaigns and ensure that the voice of our members is at the heart of everything we do.
Logistics UK Policy Meetings
Overview
Meetings with our members are the foundation of our policy work. They shape our positions, inform our campaigns and ensure that the voice of our members is at the heart of everything we do.
Held across the country, these meetings are where we explore the key issues facing our sector: skills, decarbonisation, regulation, infrastructure and more. They provide a space to scrutinise consultation proposals, discuss emerging challenges, and gather the insight we need to represent you effectively. Your engagement is therefore not just welcome, it is essential.
To strengthen our influence with policymakers and regulators, we must continue to develop policy positions that don’t simply respond to government priorities but actively help shape them. Together, we will continue positioning logistics as the backbone of Britain’s economy. Our industry is not a ‘nice to have’ it is a fundamental pillar of growth, productivity and national resilience.
We look forward to working closely with you, hearing your views, and building a policy agenda that delivers for our members and drives positive change.
Member Meetings
Member Meetings, also known as Freight Councils, are our regional forums where members come together to discuss policy positions on both emerging and ongoing issues. These include areas such as road regulation, government regulatory reform, infrastructure, road decarbonisation and skills.
Held three times a year across the UK, these meetings are open to all members and are designed to be highly interactive. We regularly invite external speakers, such as the Traffic Commissioners, to share insights and support meaningful discussion.
Alongside shaping policy, Member Meetings also provide valuable networking opportunities to give members the chance to connect with peers across the sector. Please view the links to view further information on each Member Meeting.
View more detail about our Member Meetings
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East Midlands Member Meeting
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East of England Member Meeting
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Greater London Member Meeting
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Northern Ireland Member Meeting
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North West England Member Meeting
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Scotland Member Meeting
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South East England Member Meeting
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South West England Member Meeting
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Welsh Member Meeting
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West Midlands Member Meeting
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Yorkshire and Humberside Member Meeting
Road Council
The feedback and priorities raised at Member Meetings feed directly into Road Council, where representatives from each region come together to agree our policy positions before they are taken forward to decision makers. Road Council is the culmination of the Member Meeting cycle and takes place three times a year in London.
Attendance is by invitation only, with a set number of representatives allocated to each regional Member Meeting group. We are regularly joined by senior guest speakers from key organisations, such as the DVSA, who provide valuable insight and support robust discussion.
View more detail about our Road Council
Air, Rail, Water and Shippers Councils
There are also Air, Rail, Water and Shippers Councils that all members can join, as well as our Working Groups. Please view the links for further information.
View more detail about our councils
Working Groups
Working Groups cover a broad range of issues across every mode of freight transport. Whatever the challenge or opportunity facing our industry, it is likely to be explored in one of our many specialist Working Groups listed below. These groups bring together subject‑matter experts and members with hands‑on experience to inform our thinking, shape our positions, and support meaningful dialogue with government and regulators. Please view the links below to view further information on each Working Groups:
View more detail about our Working Groups
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Engineering Forums
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Employment and Skills Working Group
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Decarbonisation Working Group
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Low Carbon Fuel Working Group
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Innovation Working Group
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Utilities Services Working Group
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Urban and Last Mile Deliveries Working Group
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Waste Forum
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Warehousing Working Group
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Customs and Trade Working Group
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Public Affairs Working Group
How can I become a Logistics UK Meeting or Working Group member?
Logistics UK operational members are welcome to attend any of our Member Meetings and Working Groups, supplier members are by invite only. with full Terms of Reference available on the links above. Please enquire online to join.
Already a member of our Member Meetings, Councils or Working Groups?
If so, as a member you can gain access to the latest meeting times and information on each of the dedicated pages. You’ll need to log-in to access contact information to request the latest version of the meeting minutes directly from the Meeting Secretary.
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What do our members say?
"Logistics UK's Freight Councils are informative, and an excellent resource for all in the transportation business to help formulate policy going forward."