Better transport infrastructure

rail

Ben has been lobbying Government to invest in road and rail to improve our connections, including the Robin Hood line, the A60 and the A617, and we're making good progress.

In November 2021 Government announced that the Robin Hood Line and Maid Marian Line are part of their rail investment plans, which means that Warsop will be connected to the network for the first time in decades, whilst local residents will get improved rail services and access to thousands of new jobs in commutable distance at Toton.

At County Hall, Ben put together a new Highways Review which has announced 50 new changes to the way that our roads and pavements are maintained, and over the coming years will ensure that local people see better outcomes for their money on road repairs.

News

Road Improvements

The Government has announced a multi-billion investment in our roads and railways, helping to support our economic recovery and level-up infrastructure across the country.

HS2 update

Pleased that we finally have a decision on HS2 and we can crack on with some certainty! There's nothing worse than never-ending delays

Pushing for new rail lines in Mansfield

I'm pleased to welcome Government plans to invest £500 million in restoring previously lost rail lines and I've pledged to make the case for new rail services in Mansfield with the Transport Secretary. 

£500m to help restore Beeching rail lines

This week, Government formally opened the funding to reopen old disused railway lines with some announcements about new projects. 

Opening up the funding means another manifesto commitment has been delivered, and it's good news for our Robin Hood Line proposals. 

HS2

Earlier this week, I spoke to ITV Central about HS2 and leaked documents suggesting that a big review doesn't have any clear answers. It seems to recommend a six month delay and further investigation. 

Robin Hood Line

Earlier this week I met the Transport Secretary along with Nottinghamshire colleagues from Sherwood, Ashfield and Bolsover to press the case for our Robin Hood Line extension proposals. 

A60 Update

I've been chasing Government to hold them to election commitments on investment in Mansfield and was delighted to receive a response from the Transport Secretary about the A60 Sainsbury's Junction. 

The campaign continues!

Today's Mansfield Chad highlights our campaign to extend the Robin Hood Line rail service across Warsop and North Notts, where I've been working for several years with my colleague, Mark Spencer, to connect our rural towns for work and leisure.