Abi Nichols from EEH now talking about EEH connectivity studies. Here's a map showing the broad areas. For more info: englandseconomicheartland.com/Pages/transpor… #eehconf

We are looking forward to sharing our new digital tool - produced following our First Last Mile Project. Putting the user at the centre of our approach to strategic transport planning is a core principle for EEH. This tool is already proving its value to us and our partners.

Fantastic news for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough but also the wider regions of England’s Economic Heartland and Transport East.

Today, #IWD2021, I celebrate all the amazing women I know who inspire - showing women of the future how possible and necessary it is to break boundaries and be ‘the first’. And I celebrate the men who, alongside women, see that change for what it is - the opportunity for better.

Congratulations Skanska UK and @HighwaysEngland

We look forward to continuing England's Economic Heartland transport body’s very successful partnerships across the rail sector as we move to a new future for rail in Britain

We are really looking forward to meeting again! On Wednesday 20 October political leaders, partners and stakeholders are meeting at Silverstone to discuss and plan our connectivity priorities for the Heartland region. Come and join us. worldclassheartland.com England's Economic Heartland transport body

@DaveTheMayor sets out transport strat’s 5 point plan of action: Decarbonisation Digital connectivity Public transport Local connectivity Freight Says more detail is required with how transport decarb plan is funded and delivered. Place-based approach is essential.

@DaveTheMayor announces launch of EEH freight forum to bring together reps from across sector to deliver on the policies of our strategy: supporting freight while reducing its environmental impact.

I didn’t ask for her permission first…. but I know it is the future of her and people like her that we are all working for…

After many years of local campaigning, I am delighted that the A509 Isham Bypass was today approved by HM Treasury to proceed to its next stage of development. The Bypass was a priority for investment by England's Economic Heartland transport body and now has the support of Government too... Peter Bone

We have so much to do, and so much to contribute to the UK and its place on the global stage, but we need the economic infrastructure in place to do so….

“I think the local business community can work with England's Economic Heartland transport body’s Naomi Green to put the case to the Treasury for greater investment in transport to address social inclusion issues and the levelling up agenda” Roz Bird Read more: silverstone-park.com/media/latest-n… #OxCamArc

A transport system planned without the right representation of the many will be a system that is unconsciously planned for the few. That's why we're proud that 6 out of 9 members of the EEH team are women. Here's their advice to others looking to join the sector #IWD2022

Our MD Naomi Green on the first panel of the day. Outlines how we need to truly capture all the benefits of transport investment. Schemes such as East West Rail will have a transformative impact on our region.

.Naomi Green reminds us that big projects like east west rail aren't just about connectivity, but will impact local people in myriad other ways #STBConference

Today is a good day for England's Economic Heartland transport body - in Birmingham with partners at the #STBConference. We also published our three year plan - setting out what we are doing to secure the investment our region needs to deliver our contribution to local places and the UK as a whole.

John Hall Department for Transport sums up important role of STBs. Highlights work of EEH on developing tools for net zero. Applauds STB collaboration and positivity of conference. “Transport is the circulation system of the country.”

To all the young women and parents of young women - meet these two brilliant ladies who are both contributing so much to the transport system in our region. Both come from an engineering background and each have ended up specialising in completely different areas of work. #IWED22

A really good discussion this afternoon about our users and how the road network is for everyone England's Economic Heartland transport body Active Travel England Department for Transport ADEPT TfL