Join Dame Diana Johnson MP (Kingston Upon Hull North) and Paul Howell MP (Sedgefield) as they discuss how they would level up the North!

The All-Party Parliamentary Group for 'Left Behind' Neighbourhoods Co-Chairs also discuss their most recent report entitled, 'Connecting communities: improving transport to get ‘left behind’ neighbourhoods back on track'.

We hear about the main findings of the report and the wider work of the APPG, which collaborates with a wide range of organisations, including the Local Trust.

Our guests also dive into the key issues they face as Northern MPs and the bright future that better transport connections can offer for the region, through major programmes such as Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2.

You can find out more about the APPG here: https://www.appg-leftbehindneighbourhoods.org.uk/who-we-are/

You can read the APPG's latest reports here: https://www.appg-leftbehindneighbourhoods.org.uk/publications/

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Join the Co-Chairs of the Transport Across the North APPG as they review some of the interesting work of the All-Party Parliamentary Group so far and put forward their vision for how the North can be levelled up.

The cross-party group of Parliamentarians, chaired by Andrew Jones MP and Grahame Morris MP, meets regularly and looks closely at what the North needs from its transport networks in order to improve quality of life and the economic productivity of the region.

Recent meetings have included discussions around TfN's plans for improved rail connectivity, improving the region's freight networks and more!

You can read more about the group's work here:

https://transportforthenorth.com/blogs/a-vision-for-the-future-transport-across-the-north-all-party-parliamentary-group-appg/

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Councillor Craig Browne, Transport for the North Board Member and Deputy Leader of Cheshire East Council, kicks off our next episode of our 5 Ways to Level up the North series in in an interesting discussion about the potential of transport investment in his area.

With historic links to the industrial revolution, the Cheshire East council brings together Macclesfield, Congleton and Crewe and Nantwich.

The region is set to benefit from exciting big infrastructure spending, including the High Speed 2 Crewe Hub, which will deliver new opportunities for residents and visitors to travel across the North, Midlands and beyond.

Listen now to find out what's in store for Cheshire East and read more about the area here: https://transportforthenorth.com/our-north/local-authorities/cheshire-east/

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Join Gemma and Stephen as they discuss the easing of the pandemic lockdown and how it will impact our transport systems across the North.

We also review our recent podcast series on the levelling up agenda and bring you news on the new TfN Chief Executive appointment!

We will be bringing you more TfN Member interviews, discussions with our Northern Members of Parliament and more following the pre-election period, so stay tuned!

Don't forget, you can find out more about our Transport for the North Podcast here: https://transportforthenorth.com/news/podcast/

Join this important TfNTalks panel session on delivering an accessible transport system for the North!

Equality of opportunity is at the heart of Transport for the North's approach - opening up access to jobs and leisure across the region - but it's important that alongside the investment we are calling for, the system is as accessible as possible.

Our panel included Stephen Brookes MBE (Rail Sector Champion and Panel Chair), Michael Paul (Head of Advice & Information, Disability Rights UK), Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson (Former Paralympian and Crossbench Peer), Caroline Young (Senior Project Manager, Transport for the North) and Catherine Folca (Stakeholder Manager, Transport Focus).

We hope you enjoy this latest discussion and make sure you follow the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode!

To view all of our TfNTalks, please visit: https://transportforthenorth.com/tfntalks/

Join Gemma as she catches up with Thomas Newton (Economics and Analysis Officer) and Tom Jarvis (Senior Evidence & Analysis Officer) from TfN's strategy team.

They discuss the recent launch of the innovative Northern Evidence Academic Forum, which was founded to connect the region’s policy and decision-makers with the academics who are undertaking the cutting-edge research, helping to positively inform transport investment decisions.

Listen now to find out more and don't forget to follow the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode!

You can read more about our Northern Evidence Hub and the Northern Evidence Academic Forum here: https://transportforthenorth.com/northern-evidence-hub/

Join us for our TfN Talks discussion about freight decarbonisation and innovation in the North!

We were joined by Nicholas Hellen (Transport Editor, The Sunday Times), Councillor Stewart Swinburn (North East Lincolnshire Council), Maggie Simpson (Rail Freight Group), Elizabeth de Jong (Logistics UK) and Lucy Hudson (Transport for the North).

Listen now to find out more about TfN's upcoming freight strategy and how we can decarbonise our freight network through major investment and new technology, which could help level up our region.

Listen now to find out more and make sure you tweet your thoughts using #TfNPod. Don't forget to follow the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode!

To view all of our TfNTalks, please visit: https://transportforthenorth.com/tfntalks/

Join us for an interesting discussion with Councillor Hans Mundry, Executive Member for Transport and TfN Board Member for Warrington Borough Council, a unitary local authority situated on the banks of the River Mersey.

Councillor Mundry tells us about the potential for Warrington to decarbonise through greener bus networks, increased use of waterways for transporting goods and the ongoing drive to get more freight onto our railways.

We'll also hear how Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 will transform the town through faster, more frequent journeys to other cities, such as Manchester and Liverpool.

Listen now to find out more and make sure you tweet your thoughts using #TfNPod. Don't forget to follow the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode!

https://transportforthenorth.com/our-north/local-authorities/warrington/

Join us as we explore what could be included in the Government's upcoming Integrated Rail Plan, which will set out how HS2 can be integrated with our Northern Powerhouse Rail programme.

Interim Strategy and Programme Director Tim Foster gives us an update on the work to date, and tells us about the investment we need to see for the optimal transformational network, following the statutory advice recently put forward by Northern Leaders.

Listen now to find out more and make sure you tweet your thoughts using #TfNPod. Don't forget to follow the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode!

Councillor Phil Riley is Executive Member for Growth and Development at Blackburn with Darwen Council, and is the TfN Board Member for the area.

Blackburn with Darwen is a fantastic Northern location with miles of beautiful countryside on the doorstep. The area is diverse, with a thriving cultural scene and is known for its textile manufacturing, art and heritage.

Councillor Riley gives us the latest news from this unitary authority, covering rail services, electrification and vital road networks. He calls for consistent investment in the North, expressing his wish for Northern leaders to have their say over where vital funds are spent to unlock new opportunities for people across the region.

Listen now to find out more and make sure you tweet your thoughts using #TfNPod. Don't forget to follow the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode!

https://transportforthenorth.com/our-north/local-authorities/blackburn-with-darwen/