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  • Local Sustainable Transport Fund - tranche 2 workshops

    Video speech by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ASEM Ministerial meeting

    Focusing on the UK's links with Asia and the themes of sustainability, safety and efficiency.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Over two million pounds allocated to fund 50,000 school cycle training places

    Norman Baker announces funding for over 50,000 Bikeability cycle training places through 206 schools across England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Professional drivers urged to exchange their paper driving licence

    Bus, coach and lorry drivers with a British paper driving licence are asked to swap it for a photocard licence to get their DQC at no cost.

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  • Reminding children to THINK!

    New THINK! campaign to help children stay safe on the roads launches.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Module 1 bike tests to be offered in Shetlands

    Learner riders in the Shetlands will now be able to take both parts of the motorcycle test without leaving the islands.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation on high volume semi-trailers

    Operational trial of longer semi-trailers in order to gather practical evidence after consultation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £33 million boost for hauliers with longer lorries trial

    Hauliers to be allowed to use longer trailers under plans to boost growth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • How to use online ADI services

    The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has a range of online services for approved driving instructors (ADI) that are available 7 days a week.

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  • BusinessGreen conference

    Discusses green technology and innovations including ultra-low emission vehicles.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • IMS Consulting Sustainable Business Breakfast

    Explaining why a low carbon future is essential to the UK's future prosperity.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Electric vehicles and their integration in the built environment

    Explains what government is doing to support electric vehicles.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cold comfort winter maintenance conference

    Explaining the key components of DfT's winter resilience strategy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Building a sustainable future

    Speech about transport having a pivotal role in building a sustainable future.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New theory test books published

    New books have been published to help candidates revise in preparation for changes to the theory test in January 2012.

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  • New driving test centre to open in Irvine

    From 31 October, learner drivers in North and East Ayrshire will be able to take their driving test at a new test centre in Irvine.

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  • New Bikeability support contract signifies government commitment

    New contract to provide day-to-day Bikeability support services announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Taxi testing in King’s Lynn

    King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council area are introducing DSA driving assessments from September 2011 for would-be taxi drivers.

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  • Changes to European rules on motorcycle type approval

    Consultation on new European regulation on motorcycles, 3 wheeled vehicles and quadricycles launched.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Kent garage owner guilty of faking MOT tests

    Garage owner pleads guilty to issuing fraudulent MOT certificates to car owners following a VOSA investigation.

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