HMRC - Bringing goods into the UK temporarily
HMRC is welcoming views on how it can improve the Temporary Admission procedure in the UK and simplify processes for traders and individuals. Released 29/06/2023 - closes 22/09/2023.
DfT - Proposed instrument to regulate traffic on M20 motorway: call for views
This consultation considers a proposed statutory instrument that enables National Highways to regulate traffic using Operation Brock after the current temporary traffic regulation order expires. Released 29/06/2023 - closes 27/07/2023.
DEFRA - Charging arrangements at government-run border control posts
This consultation seeks views on the government’s plan to introduce a Common User Charge to recover operating costs at government-run border control posts. Opened 12/06/2023 - closes 09/07/2023.
DfT - Review of the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations 2000
A call for evidence to review bus and coach accessibility regulations. Opened 12/06/2023 - closes 04/09/2023.
DVA – Changing the cost of driving tests and vehicle tests
This consultation proposes an increase to the fees for some services provided by the Driver and Vehicle Agency (DVA). These include practical driving tests and vehicle tests for roadworthiness and roadside enforcement. Opened 08/06/2023 - closes 03/08/2023.
Office of the Traffic Commissioner - Seeking views on revisions to the voluntary guidelines for operators carrying passengers to designated sporting events.
The Senior Traffic Commissioner would like to hear industry’s views on the proposed amendments to the voluntary guidelines for operators carrying passengers to designated sporting events. Opened 07/06/2023 - closes 06/07/2023.
Office of the Traffic Commissioner - Seeking views on revisions to the voluntary guidelines for operators carrying passengers to designated sporting events
The Senior Traffic Commissioner would like to hear industry’s views on the proposed amendments to the voluntary guidelines for operators carrying passengers to designated sporting events. Opened 07/06/2023 - closes 06/07/2023.
HMRC - Introducing a voluntary standard for customs intermediaries
HMRC is welcoming views on the proposal to introduce a voluntary standard for customs intermediaries, with the aim of improving the quality of service across the sector. Opened 05/06/2023 - closes 30/08/2023.
Transport Scotland - Scotland’s pavement parking prohibitions - consultation on enforcement regulations for local authorities
The Scottish Government has opened a consultation on pavement parking prohibitions. Opened 02/06/2023 - closes 28/07/2023.
Consultations which closed in June
LPC - Low Pay Commission consultation 2023
The Low Pay Commission sought evidence to inform recommendations on minimum wage rates in 2024 and beyond. Released 23/03/2023 - closed 09/06/2023.
DfT - Heavy vehicle testing review: call for evidence
This call for evidence looked at options for changes to heavy vehicle testing for earned recognition (ER) operators. Released 14/04/2023 - closed 09/06/2023.
DfT - Draft revised national networks national policy statement
Sought views on the draft revised national networks national policy statement (NNNPS) 2023 and accompanying documents. Released 14/03/2023 - closed 06/06/2023.
DESNZ - Support for innovation to deliver net zero
This call for evidence looked at technological advances in many areas in order to reach net zero. Released 16/05/2023 - closed 01/06/2023.
Announcements, June 2023
29/06/2023 - DESNZ - UK road transport energy consumption at regional and local authority level, 2005 to 2021
Consumption statistics for fuels used in road transport in the UK at regional and local levels from 2005 to 2021.
29/06/2023 - DfT - Transformational impacts of transport
Contextual factors that help transport investment projects to make transformational impacts to the wider economy.
29/06/2023 - DfT - EM on amendment to EU regulation 2019/1020 (7992/23, COM(23)178)
The government's summary of a proposed EU framework regulation to create a type approval regime for machinery that may circulate on the road.
28/06/2023 - DfT - Boost for logistics sector as government and industry collaborate to increase recruitment
Funding to raise the profile of logistics in schools and colleges will encourage talented young people to pursue a career in the sector.
27/06/2023 - DfT - Quarterly bus fares statistics: January to March 2023
Local bus fares statistics in Great Britain for January to March 2023.
22/06/2023 - DfT - Road freight statistics: 2022
Road freight activity for the United Kingdom and internationally in 2022.
21/06/2023 - Transport Secretary opens first Maritime Council to support jobs and reduce emissions
The Council will provide expertise and top-level oversight for the Maritime 2050 strategy, to help achieve its 185 recommendations.
15/06/2023 - DfT - Vehicle licensing statistics: 2022
Annual statistics relating to licensed vehicles and new vehicle registrations in Great Britain.
14/06/2023 - DVSA - A new programme for recent HGV and PSV operators
DVSA has announced the road to DVSA earned recognition programme trial.
14/06/2023 - DfT - Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Annual Report 2021
Annual report on the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation for 2021.
14/06/2023 - DfT - Travel time measures for the Strategic Road Network and local ‘A’ roads: April 2022 to March 2023
Congestion on the Strategic Road Network (motorways and ‘A’ roads managed by National Highways), and on locally managed ‘A’ roads for the year ending March 2023.
09/06/2023 - PMO - The Windsor Framework - goods movements (general)
Further detail on the arrangements for moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
08/06/2023 - DfT - Transport Secretary confirms £18 million to protect vital services in Greater Manchester
Funding settlement will enable the city’s transport network to recover from the impact of the pandemic.
08/06/2023 - DVSA - Longer semi-trailer guidance now published on GOV.UK
The Department for Transport has published guidance on LSTs which operators need to read. Some of this may be different from your usual operating procedures.
07/06/2023 - DfT - National survey of lorry parking (2022): part 2
Part 2 of a study on lorry parking facilities in England.
07/06/2023 - DfT - Port freight quarterly statistics: January to March 2023
Provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled by UK major ports for January to March 2023.
07/06/2023 - DfT - Low emission bus scheme monitoring programme
This report outlines data on refuelling, recharging and distance travelled by low emission buses over the trial period.
07/06/2023 - DfT - Zero emission bus regional areas scheme: interim evaluation
This report outlines the findings from the pre-implementation phase of zero-emission buses, which is part of the ZEBRA scheme.
06/06/2023 - DfT - Nearly £2 million to fund innovative transport tech including apps to assist disabled passengers
Innovative start-ups awarded government funding to develop projects that will provide greener transport systems that are accessible to everyone.
06/06/2023 - DfT - Government launches new drive to support rural communities
Unleashing Rural Opportunity document launched.
05/06/2023 - DfT - Low carbon transport fuels: DfT Science Advisory Council position paper
Identifying the major challenges and uncertainties that need to be resolved to accelerate cost-effective decarbonisation of transport.
01/06/2023 - OTC - Carriage of passengers to designated sporting events
Voluntary guidelines that PSV operators should comply with when carrying passengers to designated sporting events.
