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Written question asked by Tim Roca (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 October 2024. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 14 October 2024 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Transport: Macclesfield

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she plans to take to support Cheshire East council improve local transport across Macclesfield constituency.

Answer

Improving local transport services is a key part of this government’s growth mission, and the government has set out plans to deliver better bus services, grow passenger numbers and drive opportunity to under-served regions.

As announced in the King’s Speech on 17 July 2024, the government will introduce a Buses Bill later this session. This will put the power over local bus services back in the hands of local leaders right across England, including in Cheshire East, to ensure networks meet the needs of the communities who rely on them.

The Bill will increase powers available to local leaders to choose the model that works best in their area, whether that be franchising, high-quality partnerships with private operators or local authority ownership. Government will continue working closely with local leaders and bus operators to deliver on the government’s ambitions.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8067
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Transport Macclesfield
Link
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