An alliance of eight English local authorities with a combined economy equal to Wales is applying for statutory transport status in the latest twist in the devolution agenda
In four months’ time the Londoners will choose their next Mayor. Having driven environment and transport policy throughout Boris Johnson’s term of office Isabel Dedring understands the challenges facing the capital.
Chancellor George Osborne's recent Spending Review confirmed Transport for London's £11bn capital settlement to 2020/21 but the scaling back of revenue grant will leave a major hole in future funding aspirations, warns Isabel Dedring.