AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRail & pay deal: Andy Burnham agrees pay rises for train drivers after strike threats, including a 3.6% uplift and a £720 boost for some Manchester-route duties. Road safety & local transport: Birmingham plans blanket 20mph limits on residential roads, with fines and penalty points for drivers above the limit. Bus links: Somerset Council backs a six-month trial of a “gold-plated” 567 bus from Glastonbury to Castle Cary station, timed to meet every train. Active travel win: The Strawberry Line path in Somerset has been crowned Britain’s favourite path, boosting rural walking and cycling access. Logistics licensing: Thandi Logistics applies for an operator’s licence to run lorries and trailers from a Bilston site, with objections due by September 15. Climate & transport impacts: Bristol’s greenhouse gas cuts have stalled, with transport emissions flat between 2023 and 2024. Heritage transport: Campaigners fight to save historic warship HMS President from the scrapyard after it was moved from the Thames.
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