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Members of our communities deserve a robust and reliable transport infrastructure, and I have been working hard to improve our local road networks so we can get to work and back to our families safely, whilst also supporting green transport options wherever possible.

That’s why I Chair the A1 MPs Working Group and campaigned so hard to secure five safety upgrades from the Tinwell Junction to the Colsterworth Interchange in 2023. In more good news National Highways has committed to, and started, a review of the dangerous central reservation crossings across the A1. Whilst over the next few decades we will need many more improvements, I'm relieved to have secured these first changes.

We also need more footpaths across our communities and to fix potholes using re-allocated HS2 funds. Whether it be the A47, B6047, A6121 or our smaller roads, I know road safety is a priority for you and it will be for me. 

News

Alicia Kearns MP Secures Debate in Parliament on the A1

Alicia Kearns MP has secured an Adjournment Debate in Parliament on the safety of the A1 on Monday 29th July. Alicia Kearns, Member of Parliament for Rutland and Stamford, said: "I’m really pleased to have secured an Adjournment Debate at the end of this month to discuss the urgent safety upgrades

Alicia Kearns MP Secures Meeting on A1 Safety Upgrades with Roads Minister

During Business Questions to the Leader of the House Alicia Kearns MP urged for a Parliamentary debate to discuss the urgent safety upgrades needed on the A1 and when the next review of A-roads under consideration for upgrade to motorways will take place.  The Leader of the House confirmed tha

Rutland County Council Awarded £92,161 for Cycling and Walking Routes

Rutland County Council has been awarded £92,161 in Government funding to support the Oakham Road, Burley Road share use route scheme.  This funding is part of a £101 million investment nationwide from the Government’s Active Travel Fund (ATF), supporting local transport authorities with develo

Leicestershire and Rutland to Receive Over £287m from the Local Transport Fund

Leicestershire and Rutland to receive over £287 million from the East Midlands Local Transport Fund Today (26th February) it has been announced that Leicestershire and Rutland are set to receive £287,495,000 from the Government’s Local Transport Fund: Leicestershire’s share of the Local Transport

Over £2m in Government Funding for Bus Services Locally

As part of the Government's Bus Service Improvement Fund, Leicestershire County Council is set to receive £1,788,514 in funding for 2024/5, and Rutland County Council will receive £253,280 in funding for 2024/5. This funding forms a share of a further £80 million provided by the Government as part

Alicia Kearns MP Meets with Tilton Electric Car Club Members

 Alicia Kearns MP met members of Tilton’s Electric Car Club and Green Fox Community Energy Co-operative to hear more about this new initiative and their plans for a national roll out.  Tilton’s Electric Car Club is a national pilot and launched earlier this month, providing two electric N