Transport

Sunday 21st September
Connecting Cities – what next for urban transport?

Labour Party Conference 2008 - Manchester 

12:45-13:45
Manchester Suite, IoD Hub, St Peter's Square, Oxford Street

In many of Britain's cities and towns, people need to be better-connected with jobs. Transport is a critical issue for city economies, and better connections are needed both between and within urban areas. This event examined the challenges facing policy-makers, city leaders and local businesses - including congestion charging, governance and the challenges of upgrading Britain's public transport systems during an economic downturn.

Speakers and panel: Rt Hon Ruth Kelly MP (Transport Secretary), Helen Holland (Leader, Bristol City Council), Louise Ellman MP (Chair, Transport Select Committee), Angie Robinson (Chief Executive, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce), Jeremy Acklam (The Trainline)

Chair: Dermot Finch, Centre for Cities  

For more information about this event, please contact:
Rosamund Taylor or Claire Hibbitt at the Centre for Cities
Tel: 0207 803 4316/15

Monday 29th September
Connecting Cities – what next for urban transport?

Conservative Party Conference - Birmingham 

12:30-13:30
Meeting Rooms 2&3, City Inn, Brindley Place

In many of Britain's cities and towns, people need to be better-connected with jobs. Transport is a critical issue for city economies, and better connections are needed both between and within urban areas. This event examined the challenges facing policy-makers, city leaders and local businesses - including congestion charging, governance and the challenges of upgrading Britain's public transport systems during an economic downturn.

Speakers and panel: Steve Norris (Transport for London, LDA), Sir Simon Milton (Deputy Mayor of London), David Frost (Director-General, British Chambers of Commerce), Alan Tomlin (Chief Executive, The Trainline)

Chair: Dermot Finch (Director, Centre for Cities)

For more information about this event, please contact:
Rosamund Taylor or Claire Hibbitt at the Centre for Cities
Tel: 0207 803 4316/15