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Administrator and Membership Manager for UK Coach Operators Association since June 2024 View all posts by Margaret
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CONGRATULATIONS to Stephen Telling – President of the UKCOA
Steve Telling, President of the UKCOA (and involved in its predecessor the LTCOA) for 35 years this year. At this months board meeting, Steve was presented with some pictures from the industry from 35 years ago and a bottle of whiskey by Tom James, Vice Chairman and Anthony Marett, Chairman, as a small token of … Continue reading “CONGRATULATIONS to Stephen Telling – President of the UKCOA”
Closure of Midland Road, NW1 at the junction with Euston Road 1 to 3 August 2025
Contractor’s working on behalf of Thames Water will be carrying out urgent works, these works will be carried out under a road closure. Coaches using St Pancras Coach Park: Please contact Network Rail for alternatives Tour buses: The Pancras Road, Midland Road turning loop will not be available. Please use stops M, D or E … Continue reading “Closure of Midland Road, NW1 at the junction with Euston Road 1 to 3 August 2025”
School Groups Travelling Through The Port of Dover
The Port of Dover is launching a new pilot to simplify and speed up border checks for school groups travelling from the UK to France – and it starts 3 April 2025. Under the scheme, school groups that submit passenger information to their ferry operator at least 72 hours in advance could benefit from faster … Continue reading “School Groups Travelling Through The Port of Dover”
Elizabeth Bridge Bus Stand – REMINDER
Coach operators are requested to remind their teams of the restrictions relating to the use of the stand on Elizabeth Bridge. In particular they must not park or wait on the double yellow lines to the rear of the stand.
Member feedback – Office of the Traffic Commissioner Accessibility Survey
Dear Member, The Office of the Traffic Commissioner has recently issued a survey regarding accessibility, and we want to understand how our members feel about it. This short form includes just three questions and should only take a couple of minutes to complete. Your responses, especially your honest views in the final question, will help … Continue reading “Member feedback – Office of the Traffic Commissioner Accessibility Survey”
Regent Street, St James Street 28 July to 8th August
Closure of Regent Street St James’s between Jermyn Street and Piccadilly from 27 July and 8 August 2025.