AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMaritime Safety & Compliance: CalMac’s crashed “unseaworthy” ferry case raises fresh questions after documents reportedly show it sailed without a legally required passage plan, with a repair bill of £1.05m and no public communication at the time. Aviation & Patient Transport: Scotland’s air ambulance fleet is upgrading with larger fixed-wing aircraft so sick children can travel with a parent, cutting heartbreaking separations on mercy flights. Road Policing Crackdown: Labour backs a nationwide push against illegal number plates, using new detection tech and a National Roads Policing Coordination Centre to target drivers and organised crime. Local Transport Reform: St Helens begins rolling out publicly controlled bus services as the region moves to franchising, with a new Metro-branded fleet and accessibility upgrades. EV Infrastructure: Oxfordshire approves first on-street charging sites under a £4m programme aiming to more than double public chargers by 2028. Heavy Freight Parking: Swindon councillors call for traffic wardens after reports of lorries parked overnight on an industrial estate, adding pressure on enforcement. International Shipping Risk: US strikes Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks, underlining how Strait of Hormuz tensions can disrupt navigation and supply chains. Public Transport Use: West Midlands data shows rising bus, tram and rail boardings alongside slightly lower car use, feeding into next week’s scrutiny meeting.
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