tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Lilian Greenwood MP 2026-05-22T11:15:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-and-rail-industry-say-enough-to-sexual-harassment 2026-05-22T11:15:00+01:00 Government and rail industry say ‘enough’ to sexual harassment Campaign will target sexual harassment on trains and at stations while train operators will be scored on how they tackle the issue under the new scheme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/innovative-walking-wheeling-and-cycling-projects-win-share-of-1-million 2026-05-12T09:43:12+01:00 Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million The 12 winning projects will provide more people with healthier and sustainable active travel options across England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cycle-training-and-walk-to-school-programmes-among-108-million-active-travel-funding-boost 2026-03-30T08:50:45+01:00 Cycle training and walk to school programmes among £108 million active travel funding boost Funding to remove barriers to active travel for people of all ages and backgrounds. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/women-and-girls-walking-safety 2026-03-26T14:44:01+00:00 Women and girls' walking safety What the government and Active Travel England are doing to make walking safer for women and girls. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nationwide-plans-announced-to-design-safer-streets-as-9-in-10-women-report-feeling-unsafe-walking-at-night 2026-03-25T00:01:00+00:00 Nationwide plans announced to design safer streets as 9 in 10 women report feeling unsafe walking at night New government guidance will be issued to councils to help them consider how to make their streets safer for women and girls. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-proposals-set-out-to-reduce-out-of-area-working-for-taxis-and-boost-passenger-safety 2026-01-08T10:35:14+00:00 New proposals set out to reduce 'out-of-area' working for taxis and boost passenger safety Have your say on our proposals to simplify the taxi licensing system and improve enforcement to increase safety and reduce unfair competition. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-local-powers-to-keep-pavements-clear-for-those-who-rely-on-them-most 2026-01-08T09:45:15+00:00 New local powers to keep pavements clear for those who rely on them most Local councils will be given the power to crack down on problem pavement parking. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/pavement-parking-consultation-government-response 2026-01-08T09:45:02+00:00 Pavement parking consultation: government response Announcing the publication of the government response to the consultation on pavement parking. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-of-lives-to-be-saved-under-bold-new-road-safety-strategy 2026-01-06T00:00:00+00:00 Thousands of lives to be saved under bold new Road Safety Strategy New road safety strategy shows that the government is listening and leading: together, we can build a safer future for all UK road users. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-and-police-join-forces-to-tackle-drink-and-drug-driving-this-festive-season 2025-12-11T17:23:47+00:00 Government and police join forces to tackle drink and drug driving this festive season No one should get behind the wheel under the influence of drink or drugs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mapping-opportunity-new-connectivity-tool-launches-to-place-sustainable-transport-at-the-heart-of-jobs-schools-and-vital-services 2025-12-11T10:03:01+00:00 Mapping opportunity: new Connectivity Tool launches to place sustainable transport at the heart of jobs, schools and vital services The tool scores places in England and Wales on how well connected they are to health services, education, shopping, leisure and workplaces. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/think-launches-first-drug-driving-campaign-in-a-decade 2025-11-24T00:00:00+00:00 THINK! launches first drug driving campaign in a decade We’re determined to tackle this growing issue as part of our upcoming Road Safety Strategy, which will set out how we make our roads safer for everyone. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pedal-power-local-transport-minister-saddles-up-with-oxfordshire-fire-service-to-get-children-active 2025-10-24T12:47:15+01:00 Pedal Power: Local Transport Minister saddles up with Oxfordshire Fire Service to get children active Bikeability scheme will help children gain confidence with cycling, while reducing carbon emissions and easing pressure on our NHS. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-1-million-competition-to-take-active-travel-innovation-to-the-next-level 2025-10-06T00:00:00+01:00 Government launches £1 million competition to take active travel innovation to the next level Organisations and businesses can bid for a share of £1 million funding to help them deliver initiatives that enable more people to walk, wheel or cycle. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dvla-backs-classic-car-industry-and-driving-enthusiasts-with-updated-registration-policies 2025-08-20T09:30:16+01:00 DVLA backs classic car industry and driving enthusiasts with updated registration policies DVLA announces new policies for registering repaired, restored and modified vehicles that will come into effect from Tuesday 26 August. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-discounts-for-electric-vans-and-trucks-extended 2025-08-18T00:01:07+01:00 Government discounts for electric vans and trucks extended Plug-in van and truck grant extended to at least 2027. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/electric-boost-ev-chargepoints-in-the-uk-grow-by-27-in-a-year 2025-07-24T15:47:54+01:00 Electric boost: EV chargepoints in the UK grow by 27% in a year News follows last week’s announcement that drivers will soon enjoy discounts of up to £3,750 on new electric cars. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-steps-for-self-driving-vehicles-as-future-passengers-help-shape-self-driving-vehicles-law 2025-07-21T00:00:00+01:00 Next steps for self-driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self-driving vehicles law Have your say on the proposed automated passenger services permitting scheme until 28 September 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/dartford-crossing-charge-update 2025-06-17T15:07:06+01:00 Dartford Crossing charge update From 1 September 2025, an increase in charges for car drivers will be a maximum of £1, with significant discounts for local residents and account holders. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/charging-into-the-future-government-set-to-deliver-over-100000-more-ev-chargepoints 2025-06-13T00:01:01+01:00 Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints Local authorities across England are set to enter into contracts with chargepoint operators, making it easier for everyone to switch to EVs.