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Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.

DfT - Department for Transport

The Department for Transport work with agencies and partners to support the transport network.

Trade Associations - Transport

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the transport industry/sector.

Connected Places

Connected Places Catapult is the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and places.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) can provide information and support on areas such as MOTs, licensing, testing and inspection.

DVLA - Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency

An overview of the information and services provide by the DVLA.

National Highways

National Highways (formerly Highways England) works with the Department Transport. They operate, maintain and improve England's highways and major A roads.

VCA - Vehicle Certification Agency

VCA is the designated UK Vehicle Type Approval authority.

European Space Agency (ESA)

The European Space Agency aims to help businesses develop services that use satellite communications, Earth observation, satellite navigation, or other space technologies.

Invest to Grow

A mixture of loans and grants towards projects creating long-term jobs in your business.

Energy Saving Trust

The Energy Saving Trust offers impartial advice for business, communities and households on how to reduce carbon emissions, reduce fuel bills and much more.

Compound Semiconductor Applications

The CSA Catapult was established to help the UK become a global leader in compound semiconductors.

Doncaster Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) manage the maritime search and rescue service, certification to seafarers and registration of vessels and pollution from shipping and offshore installations.

Zero Carbon Grant North West Leicestershire

Zero Carbon Grants of £50 to £500 for environmentally-focused community projects.

Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator

Loans and investment for high growth businesses in key sectors.

Northern Powerhouse

The Northern Powerhouse is a government initiative to bring together the North of England and Wales to become a powerhouse for the economy.

Newcastle East High Streets Grants

Grant funding for projects focussed on empty properties in the East of Newcastle City

North Lincolnshire Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Ashford Rural Investment Grants

Grants for projects encouraging the visitor economy, tourism and hospitality.

Enterprise Zones

The Welsh Government has eight Enterprise Zones located around Wales. These are designated areas with support designed to attract and support businesses.

Premises in Wolverhampton

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.

CompeteFor

A free service that enables businesses to compete for contract opportunities linked to major public and private sector buying organisations.

Premises in Hinckley & Bosworth

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.

Catapult Centres

A network of centres providing business support to help develop innovative ideas and drive future economic growth.

Actionable information, tools and resources

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Durham to lead £1m research project into hydrogen-fuelled transport

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Logan Energy selected as hydrogen refuelling partner for £1.9m transport project

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Action needed to support mental health within transport sector

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Simple steps to support workers who use public transport

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Turning the tide on climate change with UK acquisitions

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Tech to boost city buses green credentials showcased in Birmingham

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British Airways chooses Aurrigo to trial eco-friendly driverless vehicles 

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£1m announced for Billingham Station Disabled Access

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No-car trial to hit Coventry

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Potholes be gone

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Haulage firm expands with £600,000 HSBC UK support

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Buffaload Logistics aim for diesel-free refrigeration

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Autonomous pods SWARM like bees in world-first demo

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eBike company launches nationwide scheme for frontline workers

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Teesport becomes first port in Northern Powerhouse to gain international quality mark

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Hydrogen refuelling comes to Scotland

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London Stansted to trial fully compostable security bags

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Travel companies join forces to offer more choice

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PD Ports boosts Scottish rail freight service to support customer demand

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Tech firm Streets Systems moving forward with NEL investment backing

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Former Dragons' star to launch ParkingPerx

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INTERVIEW: Tech entrepreneur looks to ease commuters' anxiety

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Electrification cluster targets £10m of opportunities through the power of MAN

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World's first electric air taxi takes flight

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