I travel to Parliament four days a week most of the year. Unusually, I’m in on a Friday today for the EU referendum bill (Hooray!) but I’d usually have meetings in Wycombe all day. I can commute by motorcycle, car or train. Bike travel can be miserable in the cold […]
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HS2 – a study in why politicians make bad choices
Yesterday, a number of us voted against the preparatory bill for High Speed 2. I remain opposed for the reasons I have given. As if the economic case were not weak enough already, yesterday another £10 billion was added to the cost: Patrick McLoughlin said that the projected cost has […]
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Bucks County pledge extra £3m on local road repairs
The Conservative-run County Council has announced a one-off £3 million addition to this year’s £25m budget for road maintenance in Buckinghamshire. Many people have voiced their concern over the state of Wycombe’s roads. This move by the County Council should start to improve matters. As a frequent road user in […]
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Motorcycle rider licensing must be part of our EU renegotiation
The issue of rider licensing is still causing alarm among motorcyclists. I have been contacted by riders and businesses who are concerned about the complications that the European Union has introduced to the British motorcycle licence through unwelcome directives. This issue is important because as well as being a great […]
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Motorcyclists: ‘Stay in Control’ this Summer
The Government’s ‘Stay In Control’ campaign — developed with partners from the motorcycle industry -– encourages motorcyclists to refine their riding by taking advanced training with qualified instructors and to consider being especially vigilant when road traffic increases as the summer weather arrives. The Minister, Stephen Hammond, has said: Motorcyclists make […]
Read MoreDfT award County Council £1.254M to reduce traffic congestion on A40, High Wycombe
News from Buckinghamshire County Council about a junction which inconveniences so many of us in High Wycombe: Buckinghamshire County Council is delighted to announce that it has been successful in being awarded funding of £1.254 million from the Department for Transport (DfT) for the Bucks Connectivity project at A40/A4010 Chapel […]
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Taxes, currency debasement and the OFT report on pump prices
Via the Office of Fair Trading, Rises in pump prices for petrol and diesel over the last 10 years have been caused largely by higher crude oil prices and increases in tax and duty and not a lack of competition, an OFT report has found. and, emphasis mine, The OFT […]
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M40 noise – no wonder people worry about HS2
Beth and I had the opportunity for an early walk this morning from West Wycombe to Lane End. The Chilterns were stunning, but we were reminded how intrusive M40 noise can be. This video gives an indication. The M40 Chiltern Environmental Group represent residents on this issue. The M40 emerged from our […]
Read MoreCheryl Gillan MP: After the West Coast Main Line trouble, the case for HS2 needs to be fundamentally re-examined Comment
The decision earlier this week by the Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin, to scrap the West Coast Main Line contract has brought into question the overall integrity of the Department for Transport’s decision-making process. With this in mind, I believe that a root and branch re-examination of the whole of the […]
Read MoreCommunity Transport Challenge Fund Launches in Buckinghamshire
From Bucks County Council by email: A new scheme aimed at improving links for people who live away from major transport routes has been launched in Buckinghamshire. Transport for Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire Community Foundation and Community Impact Bucks have worked together to introduce the Community Transport Challenge Fund. Approximately 75 community transport schemes exist […]
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