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Motorcycles in bus lanes (consultation)

In January 2024, the DfT published TAL 1/24 'Motorcycles in bus lanes' reminding local councils of their powers, and advising that highway authorities should allow motorcyclists to use bus lanes wherever appropriate.

However, whereas motorcyclists have been allowed to use bus lanes for some time, access is neither consistent or universal across local authority boundaries. Yesterday, the DfT launched an Open Consultation on whether access to bus lanes should be the default position.

/www.gov.uk/consultations/motorcycles-in-bus-lanes

Monday, 18 March, 2024

Motorcycles in bus lanes (consultation)

EV charging for developments

We are often asked whether a particular local planning or highway authority has a standard requirement for electric vehicle charging points; however, the answer is as likely to be found in the Building Regulations . . .

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Sunday, 17 March, 2024

EV charging for developments

Commuting by e-bike?

If it ever stops raining in the UK, some of us might dust off our trusty bicycles and start commuting by bike again. However, many people are deterred by distance or hills, and therefore tend to jump into their car by default. But perhaps an e-bike would be cheaper, healthier, greener and  . . . more fun?

Have a look at this video from GCN, based a stone's throw from Entran's Bath office, and see whether commuting by e-bike might be for you.

www.youtube.com/GCN/7 things e-bike

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Wednesday, 28 February, 2024

Commuting by e-bike?

Motorcycles in bus lanes

Yesterday, the Government released a new Technical Advice Leaflet (TAL 1/24) entitled Motorcyclists using bus lanes. TAL 1/24 was released to remind local highway authorities of their existing powers and in fact states that "wherever it is appropriate, local councils SHOULD allow motorcyclists to use bus lanes."

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Tuesday, 16 January, 2024

Motorcycles in bus lanes

Here's to 2024

Thanks once again to all our clients and associates who made 2023 such a successful and enjoyable year. We've has some big wins this year and couldn't have done it without you!

We hope you enjoy the festive season and we look forward to continued successes in 2024.

Sunday, 17 December, 2023

Here's to 2024

Planning permission granted by the Secretary of State

Today, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Local Government, Simon Hoare MP, on behalf of the Secretary of State has decided to grant planning permission for over 1000 new homes and 1200sq.m of commercial and community floorspace in Cricklewood.

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Monday, 04 December, 2023

Planning permission granted by the Secretary of State

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