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TfSE conference sees government minister and key decision makers discuss the importance of the region

Over 200 delegates attended TfSE's ‘Connecting The South East’ conference to discuss improving transport infrastructure across the region as well as debating issues such as alternative fuels and active travel.   

Transport Minister Richard Holden MP at Connecting the South East

Transport Minister Richard Holden MP attended our Connecting the South East 2023 event to endorse the work of TfSE. Here’s what he had to say:

Transport for the South East says greater collaboration is needed to hit EV charging point target

Transport for the South East (TfSE), the Sub-national Transport Body for the south east of England, is calling for greater collaboration between keygroups to ensure that there are enough EV charging points across the south east to service the predicted demand.TfSE’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy sets out steps to provide sufficient charging points as

Sub-national Transport Body launch strategy to support the switch to electric vehicles in the south east

Transport for the South East (TfSE) have launched their Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy which sets out steps to provide sufficient charging points as drivers switch to the use of electric vehicles. The strategy forecasts that up to 28,500 charge points are needed across the TfSE area by 2030.  The strategy and accompanying action plan

Transport body gets green light to proceed with ambitious investment plan

Transport for the South East have received approval from their Partnership Board to progress delivery of their Strategic Investment Plan which includes nearly 300 multi-modal transport interventions to be delivered across the south east over the next 27 years. The plan sets out a vision for the region, with priorities to decarbonise the transport system,

Bus Back Better

Over the last 5 months Transport for the South East, England’s Economic Heartland and Transport East have been working with local transport authorities across the three regions to provide the support they need to deliver on commitments in Government’s Bus Back Better strategy. This three-stage project is a result of £300,000 of additional funding awarded

Forecasting Demand for Electric Vehicle Charging in the South East

Since autumn this year Transport for the South East (TfSE) have been working on an electric vehicle charging infrastructure strategy. The strategy works alongside the Department for Transport’s (DfT) National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy.  The strategy aims to accelerate the roll out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the south east in an efficient and cohesive

2022: Our year in review

With the year drawing to a close it is time to look back and reflect on 2022. As we continued to develop our Strategic Investment Plan, we built closer working relationships with partners from across the region. We worked closely with senior officers from local transport authorities, with our partnership board members and with transport

Improving conditions for HGV drivers

The UK is suffering a shortage of HGV drivers. It is well publicised one of the reasons behind these shortages, is the poor conditions drivers face when it comes to roadside facilities. This week, Roads Minister Richard Holden has announced an additional £100 million of funding to improve roadside facilities. This is in addition to

Reduce your carbon footprint

A carbon footprint relates to the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere by individuals, organisations or productions. According to Just Energy, the ‘ideal’ carbon footprint should be between 2-5 tonnes per person, per year. Good Energy believes that the average person in the UK has a carbon footprint of 10 – 13 tonnes