In-person: Rural Quality Bus Conference
This conference took place on 17th July 2025 in Hatflied.
Living in a rural area often means travelling longer distances for everyday journeys to work, school or to access healthcare and shops – and for many in rural areas, most such journeys are made by private car. As well as increased funding, innovation in transport technologies and services has the potential to enhance rural transport, support a higher quality of life for people in rural areas, and offer greater choice for how journeys are completed.
The conference showcased innovative approaches to connecting rural communities with nearby towns and suburban areas.
The presentations for this event are available to download here:
10.00 - Conference Room - Alison Edwards, Director of Policy and External Relations, CPT
11.45 - Room B - Charlie Hamilton, Partner, Grant Thornton UK LLP
11.45 - Room B - Gemma Hall, Integrated Network & Partnerships Manager, Cornwall Council
11.45 - Room B - Niki Park, Head of Passenger Transport, Norfolk County Council
11.45 - Room B - Stephen Joseph, Smart Mobility Unit, University of Hertfordshire
11.45 - Room E - Clare Waldron, Associate Director, ITP and James Ford, Senior Consultant, ITP
11.45 - Room E - Dan Pearman, City Transport Director, Leicester City Council
11.45 - Room E - Trevor Brennan, England’s Economic Heartland (EEH)
11.45 - Room E - Renee van Baar, Principal Transport Planner, Midlands Connect
14.00 - Room B - Tim Christian, General Manager, Ealing Community Transport
14.00 - Room D - Robert Davis, Sustainable Travel Manager, Trueform
14.00 - Room D - Silviya Barrett, Director of Policy and Campaigns, Campaign for Better Transport
14.00 - Room E - Nick Small, Head of Built Environment & Infrastructure for Oxford Bus Company
14.00- Room B - Sharon Payne, Rural Mobility Manager, Rural Mobility Centre of Excellence