Consultation News

Hundreds of taxi drivers are expected to congregate on Oxford Street this afternoon (Wednesday) for a protest against plans to turn Greater Manchester into a ‘Clean Air Zone’. The proposals form part of leaders’ long-term ambition to ‘create a green and prosperous city-region’. It would involve charging vehicles entering the zone and modernising older vehicles […]

The U.K. government has started a consultation on the use of Automated Lane Keeping System technology on Britain’s freeways. Unveiling its plans on Tuesday, the government described ALKS as “an automated system that can take over control of the vehicle at low speeds, keeping it in lane on motorways.” It explained that the tech had

Opponents to Lower Thames Crossing proposals have slammed Highways England over a ‘flawed’ consultation process. Four weeks of consultation on refinements to the design of the Lower Thames Crossing between Kent and Essex ended last week, having sought feedback on landscaping proposals, updated paths, and further environmental mitigation plans. But Gravesham council was quick to respond in the aftermath,

TCI Comment Last week, the Institute published for our members “Briefing Note 26: Dear Council: How should you use your new COVID-19 powers… and how much should you consult?”, examining the new public health powers being given to local authorities and considering how they should consult on their usage. Although this story deals with a

A new Hertfordshire County Council consultation on introducing speed limits has been announced. The new strategy is seeking residents views on 20mph speed limits to protect pedestrians and cyclists. Suggested measures also include changing the way speed limits are decided, so they more consistently match the design of the road and the way it is