Transport Legislation

Legislative framework for transportation systems, road safety, public transport, aviation, and maritime matters.

The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (St Mawes to Cremyll) Order 2025

The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (St Mawes to Cremyll) Order 2025 sets June 4th, 2025, as the end of the access preparation period for coastal land between St Mawes and Cremyll in Cornwall.

This follows the Secretary of State's approval of Natural England's plans for a long-distance coastal path, as outlined in several reports submitted in 2019 and 2020.

The order references the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 and the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, and clarifies the legal framework for public access to this section of the proposed path.

The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Penzance to St Mawes) Order 2025

This order sets June 4th, 2025, as the official end date for the access preparation period along the coastal margin from Penzance to St Mawes.

The decision is based on the Secretary of State's approval of Natural England's proposals, documented in nine specific reports.

This formally opens this section of coast to public access.

The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Newquay to Penzance) (No. 2) Order 2025

This order establishes June 4th, 2025, as the end of the access preparation period for the coastal margin section of the England Coast Path between Newquay and Penzance.

This decision follows the Secretary of State's approval of Natural England's proposals, detailed in several reports submitted in 2019 and 2020.

The order cites the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 as its legal basis.

The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Kimmeridge Bay to Highcliffe) (No. 1) Order 2025

This order establishes June 4th, 2025, as the end of the access preparation period for the England Coast Path from Kimmeridge Bay to Highcliffe.

The decision is based on approvals granted by the Secretary of State for proposals outlined in Natural England reports addressing coastal access along this route.

The order cites relevant acts of Parliament and provides details of the reports and approvals.

The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (Isle of Sheppey) (No. 1) Order 2025

This order establishes June 24, 2025, as the end date for the access preparation period for coastal margin land on the Isle of Sheppey.

The date follows the Secretary of State's approval of Natural England's proposals, detailed in several reports, for creating a long-distance coastal path.

The order cites relevant sections of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 and the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 as its legal basis.

The Transport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services) (Amendment) Order 2025

Published: Tue 3rd Jun 25

The Transport Act 2000 (Air Traffic Services) (Amendment) Order 2025, effective August 15, 2025, amends the definition of "air traffic services" in the Transport Act 2000 to include the process of developing and submitting airspace change proposals to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

This amendment applies to designated UK airspace and aims to streamline airspace management by providing clarity and supporting modernization initiatives.

The order follows a joint consultation on airspace modernization and leverages existing regulatory mechanisms while considering a potential de minimis cost impact on stakeholders.

The Worcestershire County Council (Hampton Bridge) Scheme 2025 Confirmation Instrument 2025

This legal instrument confirms the Worcestershire County Council's plan to build a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Avon in Evesham.

The bridge, part of a new highway, will connect Pershore Road to land near Evesham Leisure Centre.

The scheme considers navigation requirements and includes detailed plans and specifications, deposited at specified locations.

Minor amendments were made to ensure the scheme accurately reflects the drawing titles of the plans before confirmation.

The Whiplash Injury (Amendment) Regulations 2025

The Whiplash Injury (Amendment) Regulations 2025, effective May 31st, 2025, amend the 2021 regulations governing compensation for whiplash injuries from road traffic accidents in England and Wales.

The amendments introduce two new tables specifying increased damage amounts based on injury duration.

Table 1 applies to cases arising before May 31st, 2025, and Table 2 applies to those arising on or after that date.

The changes reflect adjustments to damage amounts, likely linked to inflation, and were approved by Parliament.