Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to issue guidance to local transport authorities on incorporating access to cultural venues, creative employment and the evening economy into local transport plans.

The Department published statutory guidance on Local Transport Plans in April 2026. It asks local transport authorities to consider how people get to and from work, the transport needs of key growth-driving sectors, and recreation destinations. It also recognises the importance of late-night travel, noting the role of taxis and private hire vehicles in reaching places not served by public transport.

The guidance is not intended to be exhaustive, reflecting that local transport needs differ between places and that local transport authorities are best placed to determine their local priorities. It can be viewed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-transport-plans/local-transport-plans .