Transport

A fleet management company headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent has gone into administration, resulting in dozens of job losses. 

Thousands of businesses, commuters and residents are expected to reap the benefits after plans for two major transport schemes in the region have been given the green light.

It has been announced today that the Midlands Rail Hub and the M54-M6 link road in South Staffordshire have each secured an allocation

Business leaders from Staffordshire and Cheshire are calling on the government to commit to urgent investment in road and rail infrastructure across the region. 

The final phase of a major road and transport scheme in Stafford begins next week.

A rail enhancement project expected to improve connectivity in the Midlands including better links for Lichfield and Tamworth has won backing from the government.

Businesses and residents are being encouraged to have their say on a new vision for transport in Stoke-on-Trent. 

A Stoke-on-Trent-based trailer and body manufacturer has reported record turnover and profit, attributing its success to strategic streamlining, operational efficiencies and robust customer relationships.  Don-Bur (Bodies and Trailers) Limited has announced its best-ever financial performance, with turnover rising to £93.3 million in the year to 30 September, 2024 – an increase

Policy experts from a leading transport think tank want business input to banish age-old traffic nightmares in North Staffordshire and drive economic growth. Midlands Connect is staging a major consultation event in Stoke-on-Trent next month, and it’s a fair bet the A50 and A500 will be on the agenda. Bothg

Plans have been lodged for a major new logistics and employment hub in Staffordshire which could create up to 3,500 jobs.