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Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret
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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bus and Coach
Last night, 16th December 2024, UKCOA Managing Director, Peter Bradley had the privilege of speaking at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bus and Coach. This Group brings together parliamentarians and Industry stakeholders to discuss key issues, drive initiatives and champion the growth and survival of our sector. We are proud to play an active role … Continue reading “All-Party Parliamentary Group for Bus and Coach”
M4 Prince of Wales Bridge – Summer 2024 to Autumn 2025
M4 Prince of Wales Bridge We’re carrying out resurfacing and repairs on the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge from summer 2024 to autumn 2025. For more information, please visit our dedicated webpage. If we’re planning to close either of the bridges in the next seven days, you’ll find further details below. For other closures on the … Continue reading “M4 Prince of Wales Bridge – Summer 2024 to Autumn 2025”
Gallows Corner – A12/A127 – Monday 3 March until mid-June 2025
There will be a series of temporary lane closures in place at Gallows Corner junction on the A127 Southend Arterial Road and A12 Eastern Avenue, approaching and leaving the roundabout. This will reduce the road from two lanes to one. During this period all routes will remain open, including the Gallows Corner flyover, and temporary … Continue reading “Gallows Corner – A12/A127 – Monday 3 March until mid-June 2025”
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) reforms – came into effect Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Reforms to Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) have come into effect today (Tuesday 3 December). Changes include: • introducing a National Driver CPC that will cover driving a lorry, bus or coach in the UK • allowing training courses to be done in blocks of 3.5 hours, rather than the previous 7 hours, to … Continue reading “Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) reforms – came into effect Tuesday 3rd December 2024”
Belvedere Road from 4th December until May 2025
From Wednesday 4 December 2024 roadworks will be taking place on Belvedere Road between the railway bridge and Upper Ground slip roads. This will consist of temporary traffic lights past the worksite. Works are expected to be in place until May 2025. There will be changes to some tour bus stopping and standing arrangements, but … Continue reading “Belvedere Road from 4th December until May 2025”
M5 Roadworks update to 26 April 2025
M5 J5 northbound exit | Northbound | Road Works The M5 northbound between junctions J6 and J5 . Reason : Roadworks scheme is planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : From 20:00 on 31 March 2025 to 06:00 on 5 April 2025. M5 northbound within J6 | Northbound | Road Works The M5 northbound at junction … Continue reading “M5 Roadworks update to 26 April 2025”