Improving Our Local Transport Infrastructure

Marston A1

Our roads must be safe, well-maintained and reliable for all users. I successfully secured £110 million of Government investment for North Hykeham Relief Road in 2019, and I will continue to work with partners to deliver this project which will improve the lives of many living in the North Hykeham area.

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Accessibility Improvements at Sleaford Train Station

I was pleased to catch up with the team at Network Rail this week to discuss accessibility improvements, such as a bridge with a lift, at Sleaford Train Station.I have been working with stakeholders to support Sleaford's bid for accessibility funding under the 'Access for All' scheme, and I was plea

Planning Permission Granted for the North Hykeham Relief Road

This means that we’re another step closer to improving the flow of traffic for residents in the North Hykeham area - reducing journey times, improving reliability and completing the full ring road around the city. Lincolnshire County Council teams will now begin the next steps in the process, with

Even Earlier Arrival for Sleaford Morning Train Service

Further to my ongoing correspondence and multiple meetings with East Midlands Railway and the Department for Transport, I have received confirmation today that EMR has been able to re-time the morning train service in order to provide an improved earlier 0833 arrival into Sleaford for commuters and

£262 Million to Transform Transport Across Lincolnshire

The Government have announced today that Lincolnshire will receive £262 million as additional funding to transform our roads and local transport infrastructure across the county. This comes from the £4.7 billion Local Transport Fund which is the latest part of the plan to reallocate HS2 funding int

Welcoming £4.3 Million Boost for Bus Services in Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire will receive a share totalling £4,370,000 of the £150 million investment into bus services across the Midlands and the North. This is the beginning of the Government’s Network North plan, helping local authorities provide more regular and reliable services or cheaper fares delivered th

Government Announces Network North Transport Plans

The Prime Minister has announced a range of measures for Sleaford and North Hykeham, Lincolnshire and the wider Midlands area: - The North Hykeham Relief Road will be expedited - Lincolnshire gains share of new £2.2 Billion Midlands Local Integrated Transport Settlement, an entirely new fund for c

North Hykeham Relief Road Plans are Progressing

The North Hykeham Relief Road plans have progressed further, with Lincolnshire County Council’s Executive voting unanimously to submit the planning application. Once submitted, anyone interested will be able to view it on the planning portal and comment for at least 30 days.

Welcoming £464,000 for Local A1 Service Stations

The Government is providing Gonerby Moor Services, Foston Service Station and Toll Bar Service Station in the constituency with grants totalling approximately £464,000 from Round 1 of the HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Match-Funding Grant Scheme. The scheme provides match funding to support Lorry P

Writing to EMR about the Proposed Closure of the Sleaford Ticket Office

This week I have written to East Midlands Railway to highlight concerns and questions expressed to me by constituents regarding the proposed closure of the ticket office at Sleaford train station. There is also still time to participate directly in the consultation by the Transport Focus watchdog b