Events
Events
Transport in Transition: The Devolution Agenda
In September 2025, we were delighted to partner with Intelligent Transport Systems UK to host a fantastic day of discussion on what the Government’s devolution programme means for UK transport.
You can read more about the day here.
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UMP launches Section 106 report in Parliament
This week, the Urban Mobility Partnership hosted a parliamentary drop-in event bringing together MPs and UMP members to discuss how billions of pounds already earmarked for infrastructure could be deployed more effectively.
Over 30 parliamentarians and their offices attended our event to hear how much the councils in their constituencies hold in unspent section 106 funds and our recommendations to unlock this money.
UMP convenes Inner London councils for roundtable
The Urban Mobility Partnership recently brought together members, transport industry experts and local authority representatives for a roundtable discussion on the future of Inner London’s streets. Representatives attended from Islington Council, Newham Council, Lewisham Council, Hackney Council, the City of London Corporation, Camden Council and Westminster City Council.
On the Grid at Westminster for UMP’s Parliamentary Reception
UMP and our members – Brompton Bicycle, Stagecoach Group Limited, Dott, Shoosmiths, and Mott MacDonald – were thrilled to host our Annual Reception in Parliament. The evening featured a diverse mix of attendees discussing sustainable transport delivery, as well as a competitive display from several MPs on the Scalextric track, with Gareth Thomas MP the clear winner…
UMP Joins Europe’s Mobility Leaders at POLIS 2025
This year, UMP was proud to exhibit at the POLIS 2025 Conference in Utrecht, one of Europe’s leading forums for cities, regions, operators and industry to exchange knowledge on sustainable and innovative urban mobility. With delegates attending from across Europe and beyond, POLIS continues to set the tone for the policies, partnerships and technologies reshaping how people move through cities.
UMP hosts West of England Roundtable in Bristol
In mid-November, UMP was in Bristol to host a roundtable with local councillors, officials, and other key stakeholders to discuss the transport priorities, opportunities, and challenges facing the West of England and surrounding areas. By some measures, Bristol’s city centre effectively doubles in size during the day, with large numbers of people travelling in from the wider region for work, education, shopping, leisure, and more…
UMP and ITS UK Convene Standout Devolution Event
On Friday, the Urban Mobility Partnership, together with Intelligent Transport Systems UK, convened representatives from across the transport sector – combined authorities, national bodies, transport organisations and industry partners – to get practical about what the English Devolution Bill means for real-world delivery.
UMP brings Midlands partners together in Birmingham roundtable
UMP continues its series of local policy roundtables with a session in Birmingham, bringing together local authorities, transport leaders, and mobility innovators to discuss how to accelerate the delivery of more integrated and sustainable transport across the Midlands. Kindly hosted by UMP Member Shoosmiths.
UMP hosts Leeds roundtable to explore practical steps for transport delivery
Last week, the Urban Mobility Partnership kicked off the first in a series of local policy roundtables. Starting in Leeds, we held a focused discussion on integrated transport and how to build a more reliable, customer-focused network across West Yorkshire, featuring a diverse group of voices from across the region.
UMP in Conversation with Sir Andy Street, former Mayor of the West Midlands
On 20 March, UMP Chair Julian Scriven had the pleasure of sitting down with former Mayor of the West Midlands Sir Andy Street. Their conversation touched on leadership, devolution and delivery.
Watch the full video to hear more about what he had to say.
UMP Summit 2024 Recap
On 4 September we held the second Urban Mobility Partnership (UMP) Summit, this year in partnership with the Liverpool City Region. It was an excellent day filled with detailed discussions on all things mobility, and we hope all who attended left feeling optimistic about the direction of the UK transport sector – there’s undoubtedly a lot of good happening out there.
UMP meets with Ben Bradley, Conservative mayoral candidate for East Midlands
On Tuesday, UMP members were delighted to meet with Ben Bradley MP in his capacity as the Conservative candidate for the East Midlands mayoral election. It was very encouraging to hear Ben talk about the need to develop public transport, active travel and shared...
UMP organises successful Greater Manchester Transport Hustings
Earlier in April, Greater Manchester mayoral candidates Mayor Andy Burnham (Labour), Councillor Jake Austin (Liberal Democrats) and Green Party Councillor Michael Welton (representing candidate Councillor Hannah Spencer) took part in transport hustings organised by...
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