The NPF consultation is a really important opportunity for Labour to hear from its members, supporters and stakeholders on how a future Labour government can create a fairer, greener and more dynamic Britain for all. Released 31/01/2023 – closes 17/03/2023.
DfT – Changes to the date of the first MOT test and research into other MOT enhancements
Seeks views on whether we should change the timeframe for the first date a vehicle should be MOT tested and evidence and views on other changes to MOT testing. Released 18/01/2023 – closes 28/02/2023.
Transport Select Committee – Our future transport
The Transport Committee wants to hear your proposals on what it should investigate for its next in-depth inquiry. The Committee wants to work with people or organisations that know which innovations deserve attention, and what the impact of new and disruptive trends and technologies might be across all modes of transport in the future. Released 17/01/2023 – closes 06/02/2023.
Scottish Government – Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan consultation
The draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan sets a vision for Scotland's energy system to 2045 and a route map of ambitions and actions that, coupled with detailed sectoral plans and the forthcoming Climate Change Plan, will guide decision-making and policy support over the course of this decade. Released 10/01/2023 – closes 04/04/2023.
Consultations which closed in January
Scottish Government – National Marine Plan 2
Marine Scotland Directorate is in the initial stages of developing a new National Marine Plan (NMP2) that will aim to address current challenges facing the marine sector. Released 06/10/2022 – closed 31/01/2023.
DfT – The effectiveness and efficiency of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
A call for evidence for a review of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Released 28/11/2022 – closed 29/01/2023.
Transport Scotland – Zero Emission Truck Taskforce
After consulting with a range of industry leaders, Transport Scotland has brought together a Zero Emission Truck Taskforce (ZETT) comprising leaders across road haulage and logistics operators, manufacturing, energy, and finance sectors. Released 24/11/2023 – closed 16/01/2023.
Office of the Traffic Commissioner – Senior Traffic Commissioner’s statutory guidance and statutory directions: 2022 revisions
Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Statutory Documents: consultation on 2022 revisions. Released 12/12/2022 – closed 15/01/2023.
Announcements, January 2023
31/01/2023 – DfT – Bus statistics data tables
Data and statistics about the local bus sector in Great Britain.
31/01/2023 – DfT – Quarterly bus fares statistics: July to September 2022
Local bus fares statistics in Great Britain for July to September 2022.
31/01/2023 – DfT – Annual bus statistics: year ending March 2022
Local bus statistics in Great Britain, including passengers, mileage and vehicle fleet, for the year ending March 2022.
30/01/2023 – DVLA – Industrial action at DVLA on Wednesday 1 February
How industrial action at DVLA will affect its services.
26/01/2023 – DfT – Applying for planning permission to develop new lorry parks and driver welfare facilities
Video to help developers and operators of roadside HGV parking and driver welfare facilities to submit high quality planning applications.
26/01/2023 – DfT – Driver and rider testing and instructor statistics: July to September 2022
Driver standards statistics on the numbers and pass rates for driving, riding theory, practical tests and registered driving and riding instructors.
25/01/2023 – DfT – Electric vehicle charging device statistics: January 2023
The number of publicly available electric vehicle charging devices in the UK.
25/01/2023 – DfT – £30 million government funding for innovative projects to decarbonise UK highways
Funding for seven local highways authorities to develop and use new technologies to reduce emissions, improve regional connectivity and move to net-zero local roads.
24/01/2023 – DfT – Domestic road freight statistics: July 2021 to June 2022
Domestic activity of Great Britain registered Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) operating in the UK, between July 2021 to June 2022.
23/01/2023 – DVSA – Digital accounts for vehicle testing customers – taking a user centred approach
As DVSA roll out the manage your vehicle testing service to more ATFs and pre-funded account holders, DVSA wanted to explain more about how it has developed the service.
23/01/2023 – DVSA – The Road Vehicles (Authorised Weight) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
An update on regulations to increase the weight limits for certain zero emission or alternatively fuelled vehicles.
23/01/2023 – DfT – Regulations to increase the weight limits for certain zero emission or alternatively fuelled vehicles
Draft regulations amending the Road Vehicles (Authorised Weights) Regulations 1998.
20/01/2023 – BEIS – Government to support British industry in cutting fossil fuels with £32.5 million
Phase 2 of the Red Diesel Replacement Competition will support innovative projects in developing greener energy alternatives.
18/01/2023 – BEIS – Electric vehicle smart charging action plan
The steps that government and Ofgem will take to deliver energy flexibility from electric vehicle charging, providing affordable, green power.
18/01/2023 – Multi Department – Proposed changes to make MOTs fit for the future
Views sought on options to improve MOT testing.
17/01/2023 – BEIS – New plan for smart electric vehicle (EV) charging could save consumers up to £1,000 a year
Electric vehicle consumers are set to benefit from lower energy bills and cheaper motoring thanks to a landmark plan to unlock the potential of smart electric vehicle charging.
17/01/2023 – BEIS – Electric vehicle smart chargepoint survey 2022
Service for registered companies to report fuel volumes and carbon and sustainability data under the RTFO.
12/01/2023 – DfT – Manage Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation
Service for registered companies to report fuel volumes and carbon and sustainability data under the RTFO.
09/01/2023 – DfT – £7 million tech fund to decarbonise freight and boost innovation
Government launches a new fund to help small to medium-sized businesses to develop greener and more efficient solutions for freight.
05/01/2023 – HMT – Economic Evidence to the Pay Review Bodies: January 2023
HM Treasury’s Economic Evidence for all OME’s Pay Review Bodies as part of the 2023-24 pay round.
02/01/2023 – DfT – £32.9 million to create a national network of walking and cycling experts
Funding will help councils to develop better designed walking and cycling schemes.
01/01/2023 – DfT – New Year cheer: £2 bus tickets for thousands of routes
‘Get Around for £2' scheme will cap many single bus fares until the end of March.
