A series of engaging 30-minute online events featuring thought leaders, designed to help you effectively navigate the complex post-election landscape in the UK.
With a new Government in power, what will the UK look like in five years in terms of its cities, infrastructure and transport?
As the UK faces a change in governing party for the first time in a generation, Steer will be bringing you live conversations with industry leaders to analyse and explore what Labour's commitments will mean for the sectors we serve.
We recognise that everyone will be busy getting to grips with this changing landscape in the coming weeks and months, so we've purposefully designed these sessions to be short and impactful - providing you with timely insights on all the key issues for no longer than the time it takes to enjoy an extended coffee break.
Understand the potential impacts of a long-term strategy for transport with greater devolved power to the regions and its impact on regional growth. Watch the event recording now!
Discover the evolving policies and strategies driving electric vehicle adoption in the UK. Watch the event recording now!
Explore priorities for regional and national growth strategies in the post-election landscape. Hear from industry leaders on opportunities and challenges ahead. Watch the event recording now!
Examine what we can expect now in terms of policy support for sustainable transport, and how we can make a significant mode shift away from the car to meet our carbon commitments. Watch the event recording now!
Explore the future of bus transportation, including fare structures, funding models, and franchising arrangements. Watch the event recording
Delve into the prospects of rail renationalisation, reforms, and strategies for revitalisation. Watch the recording now
Discover the key insights from Steer’s Election Reflections series, where top industry experts explored the new government's policy directions on devolution, sustainable transport, and economic growth—what's next for the UK?
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In a vital conversation at a time when the link between transport and economic growth is so often made our central question was, what are the biggest hurdles in aligning a National Transport Strategy with regional plans?
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Midlands Connect research, develop and progress transport projects that will provide the biggest possible social, economic and environmental benefits for the Midlands region, and the rest of the UK. Maria has been instrumental in the success and development of Midlands Connect since helping to set up the partnership in 2014. Maria has also worked as Director of the Midlands Engine and managed the West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority’s input into the HS2 Hybrid Bill.
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In a timely conversation focused on the electric vehicle (EV) transition, our central question was: what strategies are essential for driving EV adoption under evolving policies?
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Thank you to our speakers Toby Poston, Director of Corporate Affairs at the British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA), and our host Matthew Clark, Associate Director at Steer. Want to stay in touch?
Toby oversees the association’s communications, events, policy, campaigning and research activities. Prior to joining the BVRLA fifteen years ago, Toby spent more than a decade as a business journalist, including six years as a reporter and editor at the BBC Business & Economics Unit.
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Today’s conversation focused on economic policy, with our central question being: what needs to happen to meet our growth targets in the North, and what part does this play in fueling national growth?
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Thank you to our speakers Clare Hayward MBE DL, Chair of the NP11, and Josh Stott, Director at Steer Economic Development. Want to stay in touch?
Clare brings over 30 years of global leadership experience to the table, nurturing sustainability, and inclusive growth. Her expertise lies in navigating organisations towards creating a positive impact on the world. In her current roles, Clare is dedicated to steering Cheshire and Warrington towards becoming the healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive, and growing region in the UK. This commitment drives a strategic focus on decarbonising the industrial cluster, presenting a monumental opportunity not just for the region but for the entire North West.
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In a timely conversation focused on transport policy and strategy, our central question was: how does a Labour government secure a sustainable future for transport?
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Thank you to our speakers Tom Cohen, Reader of Transport Policy at the University of Westminster, and Lisa Martin, Director at Steer. Want to stay in touch?
Tom is Reader in Transport Policy at University of Westminster, where he is also a member of its Active Travel Academy. Tom’s main research interests are transport/mobility justice, the democratisation of transport planning, and active travel, particularly improving conditions for walking and wheeling. Tom is currently course leader for the MSc in Transport Planning and leads modules on policy, street design and behaviour change. He moved to Westminster from UCL in early 2020, having completed a doctorate there and carried out various teaching and research tasks. Before moving into the research sector, Tom spent a happy decade in transport consultancy.
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In this live discussion, we explored the role buses have to play in the future of the UK's transport network.
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Thank you to our speakers Simon Warburton, Executive Director for Transport, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, and Neil Chadwick, Director at Steer. Want to stay in touch?
Simon, who has been integral to Greater Manchester's transport policy since 1999, now spearheads West Yorkshire Combined Authority's transport initiatives. His leadership includes expanding transport infrastructure and overseeing a significant £1 billion-plus investment programme aimed at enhancing multi-modal transportation to meet the daily needs of 2.3 million residents.
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In a timely conversation today focused on the transformative post-election developments coming to Britain’s railways, Howard Smith OBE spoke to Steer in a personal capacity about what he thinks the opportunity is and what the future could look like.
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Where might Britain’s railway be in five years? A busier rather than bigger network, a sector which offers simplicity, and a railway which generates trust with its users. A railway that is internationally competitive in its ambitions and capabilities.
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Thank you to our speakers Howard Smith OBE, Director - Elizabeth Line, Transport for London, and Mike Goggin, Managing Director - Growth & Transformation at Steer. Want to stay in touch?
Howard's career in railways began in 1986 at British Railways (BR) as a management trainee. He managed stations at Balham and Richmond before advancing to RailFreight Distribution, where he developed Channel Tunnel freight services and led international joint ventures with SNCF and SNCB. At Docklands Light Railway (DLR), Howard championed expansions like Lewisham and City Airport. Joining TfL in 2004, Howard became chief operating officer of London Rail and later led the Crossrail project. As chair of the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators from 2020 to 2022, he achieved a significant milestone in October 2020 when the Institution was granted its Royal Charter.
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