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Wider and deeper transport and infrastructure devolution being delivered in spades

27 Oct 2021

On the back of Rishi Sunak's Autumn Budget, Kevin Bell, comments on the wider and deeper transport and infrastructure devolution that's promised to be delivered.

Transport Decarbonisation Plan sets pathway for a cleaner and greener Britain

15 Jul 2021

Commenting on the new Transport Decarbonisation Plan announced yesterday by the Secretary of State for Transport and the Department for Transport, Kevin Bell, transport and infrastructure partner at law firm Womble Bond Dickinson, comments.

Public Procurement: normal service resumed?

17 Mar 2021

In a substantial judgment, the High Court has provided a welcome re-statement of the principles that will be applied to challenges to public procurement processes made by disappointed bidders. Contracting authorities and private sector bidders alike will benefit from a careful reading of the conclusions reached by the Court in determining when and on what terms it will intervene in the decision-making processes adopted by authorities.

Face coverings in stores from 24 July – a logical step?

22 Jul 2020

While the Government's announcement on Tuesday 14 July was not a complete surprise, the lack of a properly thought through plan behind the move to compulsory wearing of face coverings in stores and supermarkets has caused some consternation amongst retailers and consumers alike.

Travelling during COVID-19: self-isolation requirements

08 Jun 2020

From 8 June 2020, a 14 day self-isolation requirement will be introduced for anyone travelling to England from outside and within the Common Travel Area (UK, Ireland and Islands).

Conservatives identify rail connectivity packages for communities

15 Nov 2019

Writing in The Telegraph 15 November 2019, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps stated that the Conservatives had identified areas that are likely to benefit from a £500 million 'Beeching Reversal Fund' and would "be exploring others".

HS2 becomes an election issue

13 Nov 2019

In his September HS2 progress update to the House of Commons on 3 September 2019, Grant Shapps has stated that the cross-party review would: "report this autumn.", that he [Grant Shapps] would discuss the report with the PM and that it would inform decisions on next steps.

WBD advises Transdev on successful bid to operate and maintain Luas light rail system in Dublin

04 Jul 2019

Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised Transdev Dublin Light Rail (TDLR) on its successful bid for a new contract to operate and maintain the Luas light rail system in Dublin for the next six years.

Developments in light rail

01 May 2019

The growing popularity of light rail systems across the globe is evident. Operators, passenger transport executives, local authorities and commentators alike are calling for further investment in order to better harness the great opportunities for building on this growth.

WBD hosts transport roundtable event

26 Apr 2019

WBD has hosted a Policy Roundtable Event in its Newcastle office, organised by the North East England Chamber of Commerce.

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Wider and deeper transport and infrastructure devolution being delivered in spades

Transport Decarbonisation Plan sets pathway for a cleaner and greener Britain

Public Procurement: normal service resumed?

Face coverings in stores from 24 July – a logical step?

Travelling during COVID-19: self-isolation requirements

Conservatives identify rail connectivity packages for communities

HS2 becomes an election issue

WBD advises Transdev on successful bid to operate and maintain Luas light rail system in Dublin

Developments in light rail

WBD hosts transport roundtable event

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