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16th March 2026

Western Gateway STB shares why neurodiversity matters in transport

It’s Neurodiversity Week, and here at Western Gateway STB, we want to shine a light on why neurodiversity matters.   Neurodiversity is a term that is used to encompass the different ways the mind and brain work. Under this umbrella of neurodiversity sit the terms autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia – to name a few. These neurodevelopmental differences can alter how someone may learn, communicate, behave, and experience emotions and sensory information. One in seven people are neurodivergent (Autistica), […]

6th March 2026

International Women’s Day 2026: “Give to Gain” in transport 

This International Women’s Day (8 March), Western Gateway Sub-national Transport Body is reflecting on how transport can better support women across our region.  This year’s International Women’s Day theme, “Give to Gain,” reminds us that progress comes from investing in others – sharing knowledge, improving access, and creating systems where everyone can thrive. It highlights a simple idea: when we invest in […]

3rd February 2026

Western Gateway STB award £60k to fund more rural mobility schemes in the South West

Our focus on connecting rural places continues! Western Gateway and Peninsula Transport Sub-national transport bodies (STBs) have together awarded £110k to support the development of six innovative projects aimed at improving transport in rural Southwest places. The schemes funded in our region are: A shuttle bus on Friday and Saturday nights linking Lyme Regis and […]

2nd February 2026

Race Equality Week 2026: Why transport equity matters in the Western Gateway STB region

Race Equality Week (2nd-8th February 2026) is a UK‑wide campaign designed to unite organisations and individuals in tackling the barriers that prevent race equality at work and in wider society. The 2026 theme, #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs, underlines a simple but powerful truth: creating fair access, opportunity and inclusion requires collective action, not just from those affected by inequality, but from every […]

21st January 2026

Bridging the gap: The Western Gateway STB’s 2026 priorities

The role of the STB is to bridge the gap between national government, while supporting the individual focuses of our local authorities and priorities at all levels. Let’s take a look at the themes emerging across both, and how we’ll bridge both in 2026.  The local lens:  Our local authorities have sent us their strategic priorities […]

12th January 2026

Western Gateway welcomes you back: Programme Highlights 2025

As we step into the new year, Western Gateway is excited to share the progress we’ve made over 2025.  Our commitment to improving connectivity, sustainability, and innovation remains stronger than ever.  📊 Strategic Investment Plan 2025–2035  Completion of the Strategic Investment Plan following a public consultation with work published.  🚆 Rail  Completion of Intervention Assessments report for Dorset Metro […]

19th December 2025

Out now: South West Freight Summary Report

Western Gateway and our neighbouring STB, Peninsula Transport, are pleased to share the recently published South West Freight Summary Report. This report highlights the activities undertaken by STB officers throughout 2024 and 2025. Freight continues to be an important area of work for the two STBs, as it is often overlooked by public bodies but […]

15th December 2025

Human Geography students intern at Western Gateway STB

We were grateful to have Declan Kelly and Olivia McCombie recently join the Western Gateway STB team to support us through a range of projects. During their time with the team, they have gained valuable insight into everyday life at Western Gateway STB and how we support urban and rural connectivity in sustainable, climate conscious […]

8th December 2025

Hello and goodbye to Western Gateway STB Board members

At our recent Board meeting, we were pleased to welcome our new Board Member, Councillor Hugh Malyan. Councillor Malyan is the Cabinet Member for Transport at North Somerset Council and serves as the  Councillor for Weston Super Mare. We look forward to his contributions to the Western Gateway STB Board.. We look forward to his […]

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