- Andy Burnham is managing public transport services in Greater Manchester.
- Andy Burnham, leading Greater Manchester, stressed the need for future mayors to cooperate on transport issues.
- Andy Burnham, currently the Mayor of Greater Manchester, discussed the need for government powers and policy solutions regarding cross-Solent travel, involving the Isle of Wight and the Department for Transport.
- The Department for Transport considered giving powers to regulate cross-Solent travel companies.
Department for Transport begins working group on cross-Solent transport
What happened
The Cross-Solent Transport Group held its first meeting last month, marking the first time in nearly 20 years that the Department for Transport has been directly involved with ferries. The group aims to ensure Islanders have access to reliable and affordable cross-Solent transport. Additionally, the Prime Minister has asked for proposals regarding ferry nationalisation.
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Why it matters
The Department for Transport's involvement represents a significant change in how concerns about cross-Solent travel are being addressed. The focus is on improving the reliability and affordability of transport for the Isle of Wight community, which has long been ignored by successive governments.
The Department for Transport had previously considered giving powers to regulate cross-Solent travel companies, and Andy Burnham has discussed the need for government policy solutions regarding cross-Solent travel involving the Isle of Wight.
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Who's involved
- Department for TransportInvolved in establishing the working group and addressing ferry issues.
- Isle of WightThe island community whose transport needs are being addressed.
- Andy BurnhamDiscussed the need for government powers and policy solutions for cross-Solent travel.
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The entities involved
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Department for Transport
United Kingdom government ministerial department responsible for the English transport network