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UMP Launches Report on Transforming UK Transport
UMP is delighted to launch its new report, Transforming UK Transport: The Power of Public and Private Partnerships, which sets out a clear framework for how national, regional and local government can work with industry to deliver a more efficient, inclusive and...
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 Launches Community Bus Partnerships Report in Collaboration with Stagecoach
UMP is delighted to launch its new report, Community Bus Partnerships: A proposition to deliver improved local bus services, in collaboration with UMP senior member Stagecoach, to set out our vision for the next phase in the evolution of local bus services. With...
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 Meets with Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood
This morning, UMP's Senior Members – Enterprise Mobility, Brompton Bike Hire and Motability Operations – had the pleasure of meeting with the Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood MP, along with members of his team and other DfT staff. We had an engaging...
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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