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Public Transport: Norfolk

Asked by James WildConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 19 May 2025UIN 51448

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to agree a multi-year public transport settlement with Norfolk County Council from 2026.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

This government is committed to providing greater stability to local government by giving councils multi-year funding settlements and ending wasteful competitive bidding.

Funding to local authorities, including for transport in future years will be confirmed through the ongoing Spending Review.

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