DfT – Pathway to net zero aviation: developing the UK sustainable aviation fuel mandate
Proposes the UK sustainable aviation fuel mandate which requires jet fuel suppliers to blend SAF into aviation fuel, from 2025, thereby reducing CO2 emissions. Released 30/03/2023 – closes 22/06/2023.
DfT – Night-time noise abatement objectives for the designated airports
This consultation seeks views and evidence on what a night-time noise abatement objective should be for the noise designated airports (Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted) from October 2025. Released 27/03/2023 – closes 09/05/2023.
House of Commons Transport Committee – National Networks National Policy Statement
The House of Commons Transport Committee has launched an inquiry into the draft revised National Networks National Policy Statement (NNNPS). Released 24/03/2023 – closes 15/05/2023.
LPC – Low Pay Commission consultation 2023
The Low Pay Commission is seeking evidence to inform recommendations on minimum wage rates in 2024 and beyond. Released 23/03/2023 – closes 09/06/2023.
DfT – Draft revised national networks national policy statement
Seeking views on the draft revised national networks national policy statement (NNNPS) 2023 and accompanying documents. Released 14/03/2023 – closes 06/06/2023.
DfT – Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) changes
Proposals for reforms to how drivers renew and evidence their DCPC and how exceptional circumstances could be dealt with. Released 02/03/2023 – closes 27/04/2023.
Consultations which closed in March
DfT – Changes to the date of the first MOT test and research into other MOT enhancements
Sought views on whether DfT 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 – closed 22/03/2023.
Labour Policy Forum – Labour Policy Forum Consultation 2023
The NPF consultation was an important opportunity for Labour to hear from its members, supporters and stakeholders on how the next Labour government can create a fairer, greener and more dynamic Britain for all. Released 31/01/2023 – closed 17/03/2023.
Welsh Government – Just Transition to Net Zero Wales
The Welsh Government wanted evidence to inform the development of Wales’ decarbonisation pathway to net zero. It will also provide an initial step towards potentially developing a Just Transition Framework for Wales. Released 06/12/2022 – closed 15/03/2023.
London Assembly – London Assembly investigation into road user charging
The London Assembly Transport Committee launched an investigation into the future of smart road user charging in London. It will consider the practical issues around the potential introduction of smarter road user charging in London. Released 09/02/2023 – closed 10/03/2023.
DfT – RVAR exemption: Glasgow Subway Stadler electric multiple units
Public consultation for exemption request in respect of Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations (RVAR). Released 06/02/2023 – closed 06/03/2023.
Announcements, March 2023
31/03/2023 – DfT – New street works regime to clamp down on pothole pain
Regulations to inspect utility company street works and assess quality of their road repairs.
30/03/2023 – DfT – Transport decarbonisation package to help boost net zero ambitions
Measures announced to increase use of electric vehicles, as well as the production of sustainable aviation fuel in the UK.
30/03/2023 – DfESNZ – UK Net Zero Research and Innovation Framework: Delivery Plan 2022 to 2025
The Net Zero Research and Innovation Delivery Plan sets out the current government portfolio of research and innovation programmes to deliver the UK’s net zero target.
30/03/2023 – DfESNZ – Powering up Britain
Plans setting out how the government will enhance our country’s energy security, seize the economic opportunities of the transition, and deliver on our net zero commitments.
28/03/2023 – DfT – Road freight statistics: October 2021 to September 2022
Road freight transported by Great Britain and UK registered Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) in the UK and internationally from October 2021 to September 2022.
28/03/2023 – DfT – Local authority transport: sharing data
Provides advice to local authorities on opening up and sharing transport data.
28/03/2023 – DfT – Transport data strategy: innovation through data
Sets out how DfT will work with the transport sector to improve the discoverability, accessibility and quality of transport data to support innovation.
28/03/2023 – DfT – Local authority transport: understand data sharing
Provides an introduction to data sharing, explaining why local authorities should share transport data and what open data means.
28/03/2023 – DfT – Local authority transport: how to prepare data before sharing it
Explains what local authorities should do before publishing their data.
28/03/2023 – DfT – Passengers set to benefit from new digital transport strategy
Setting out plans to improve how people find, use and get value from transport data to support greater innovation in the sector and deliver better services.
28/03/2023 – DfT – Local authority transport: how to publish your data
Explains the standard and practices you should use when publishing your data.
27/03/2023 – DfT – Government consultation on night-time noise objectives at some of the busiest airports is set to take off
Night flight policy still under review as new consultation on noise objectives launches.
27/03/2023 – DfT – Aviation noise policy statement
Sets out the government’s revised overarching aviation noise policy statement.
24/03/2023 – DVSA – DVSA services: Update on industrial action
The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union has announced that its members will take part in further strike action during April.
22/03/2023 – OTC – New traffic commissioner appointed for the West Midlands Traffic Area
Secretary of State for Transport Mark Harper has appointed a new Traffic Commissioner and two new Deputy Traffic Commissioners.
22/03/2023 – DfT – Driver CPC consultation 14 March webinar recording
If you were unable to join DfT for the webinar on 14 March, you can watch a recording here.
21/03/2023 – DfT – Boost for buses as government takes more steps to support and decarbonise sector
Announcing the Bus Centre of Excellence and almost £3 million electric bus funding for Leicester.
21/03/2023 – DfT – Great British Railways headquarters
Derby has been chosen as the city to be the future headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR).
20/03/2023 – DfT – EM on EU regulation 2017/1151 (C(2023)843)
The government's summary of an amendment to EU regulation 2017/1151 regarding the emission type approval procedures for light passenger and commercial vehicles.
20/03/2023 – DVSA – Heavy vehicle testing updates
From 20 March 2023, DVSA will introduce digital heavy vehicle and trailer plating certificates and trailer entry into service letters. Digital copies will be delivered more quickly than those processed by post.
17/03/2023 – DVSA – Free rolling tyres: changes to the annual test from 1 April
From 1 April 2023, free rolling tyres (FRTs) fitted to front steering axles will be treated as a major deficiency at annual test.
17/03/2023 – DVSA – New Official Highway Code app launched
On 17 March, DVSA’s official publisher, The Stationery Office, launched a new Highway Code app.
16/03/2023 – DVSA – Changes to decelerometer calibration requirements at Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs) and Privately Owned Test Facilities (POTFs)
From 1 April 2023, DVSA will be changing the requirements for the calibration of decelerometer brake testing equipment.
16/03/2023 – DVSA – We're updating the HGV and PSV inspection manuals
From 1 April 2023, some changes will take effect in the HGV and PSV inspection manuals.
16/03/2023 – DfT – Road goods vehicles travelling to Europe: 2022
Number of trips made by powered vehicles and unaccompanied trailers on each route to Europe for 2022.
15/03/2023 – OTC – Public service vehicle operator licensing guide
Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
15/03/2023 – HMRC – Vehicle Excise Duty rates for cars, vans and motorcycles
This tax information and impact note outlines Vehicle Excise Duty rates for cars, vans, motorcycles, and motorcycle trade licences from 1 April 2023.
15/03/2023 – HMRC – Amendment to entitlement to use rebated fuels
This tax information and impact note is about minor amendments to restrictions on the use of rebated (red) diesel and rebated biofuels.
15/03/2023 – HMRC – HGV road user levy
The heavy goods vehicle (HGV) levy is suspended until 31 July 2023. A reformed HGV levy will come into effect on 1 August 2023 with a revised structure and rates.
15/03/2023 – DfT – Driver and rider testing and instructor statistics: October to December 2022
Driver standards statistics on the numbers and pass rates for driving, riding theory, practical tests and registered driving and riding instructors.
14/03/2023 – DfT – Draft revised national networks national policy statement
Announces the launch of a consultation on a draft of a revised national networks national policy statement.
14/03/2023 – DfT – Review of the national policy statement for ports
Announcing a review of the national policy statement for ports.
14/03/2023 – DfT – New framework to ensure road and rail development projects protect the environment
Announcing a consultation on an updated national networks national policy statement (NNNPS) for developers of new road, rail and rail freight schemes.
13/03/2023 – OTC – Response to consultation on Statutory Documents
The Senior Traffic Commissioner, Richard Turfitt, has today published his response to the consultation on proposed changes to the Statutory Documents, following discussions with industry.
12/03/2023 – DVSA – We're updating the IVA inspection manual for passenger vehicles
From 20 March 2023, some changes will take effect in the inspection manual for passenger vehicles (M1 category).
09/03/2023 – DfT – Travel time measures for the Strategic Road Network and local ‘A’ roads: January to December 2022
Congestion on the Strategic Road Network (motorways and ‘A’ roads managed by Highways England), and on locally managed ‘A’ roads, year ending December 2022.
09/03/2023 – DfT – Transport Secretary sets out record investment plans for transport network
Over £40 billion will be invested in transformational transport schemes over the next two financial years across the country.
09/03/2023 – DfT – £49.5 million for Melton Mowbray as government funds vital new road scheme
Planned work will reduce congestion, improve air quality and provide faster local journeys in Britain’s 'rural capital of food'.
08/03/2023 – DVSA – DVSA's MOT history service extended to Northern Ireland
Working in partnership with Northern Ireland’s Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA), you will now be able to check the MOT history of a light vehicle registered in Northern Ireland on GOV.UK.
08/03/2023 – DfT – Port freight quarterly statistics: October to December 2022
Provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled by UK major ports for October to December 2022.
06/03/2023 – DfT – Transforming transport in the North
Our plans to increase transport connectivity and devolve more power to the North.
06/03/2023 – DfT – Rural roads targeted in new safety campaign to prevent deaths and injuries among young drivers
THINK! campaign urges drivers to think about the dangers of driving too fast for road conditions.
03/03/2023 – DVSA – Industrial action affecting some DVSA vehicle services during March 2023
Members of the Prospect Union will join others striking on Wednesday 15 March over Civil Service wide concerns.
02/03/2023 – Multi Department – Boost for bus, coach and HGV driver recruitment with proposed reforms to training rules
Proposed changes to training and a cheaper, shorter periodic test could help drivers to remain in or return to the sector.
02/03/2023 – DVSA – Consultation on proposed reforms to Driver Certificate of Professional Competence
The Department for Transport has today (2 March 2023) launched a consultation about proposed reforms to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) qualification.
02/03/2023 – DfT – Driver Certificate of Professional Competence review: final report
Explains the findings and conclusions of a review of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC).
02/03/2023 – DfT – £25 million to boost rollout of British-made green buses around the country
117 zero emission buses will provide people in Yorkshire, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampshire with greener journeys.
02/03/2023 – DfT – Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme funding amounts
Funding amounts allocated to local transport authorities from the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme.
01/03/2023 – Multi Department – Light trailer compliance report
Findings of checks on the roadworthiness of trailers.
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