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Manchester has become the first UK city to launch a “tourist tax” for visitors from 1 April 2023. The City Visitor Charge will mean that those staying in hotels face an extra £1 per room, per night, for their accommodation cost. The money will be used to help to run large events, conferences, festivals, marketing … Continue reading “Tourism Tax”
The UKCOA and some of its members were at the UK Coach Rally on 9 and 10 April. Peter Bradley was a judge – judging on appearance, accessibility and comfort. List of Winners – UKCOA Members Coach Driver of the Year: Russell Cooper, Coopers Tours Directors Challenge: Tom James, York Pullman Top coach aged five … Continue reading “UK Coach Rally 2022”
Updated HGV and PSV manuals were published on 11 April 2022. You can read the updated HGV and PSV manuals on the gov.uk website. The changes come into effect from 1 May. The DVSA is contacting operators now to make them aware and give them time to prepare their vehicles for their annual test. The main changes … Continue reading “HGV and PSV inspection manuals have been updated”
Coach parking to be reinstated on Park Lane. TfL introduced a new road scheme on Park Lane, including the removal of coach parking, as an emergency response to the coronavirus. In response to feedback TfL are planning the following changes to their scheme, with construction due to start in the coming months. New bus lane … Continue reading “Coach Parking on Park Lane”
Gas main replacement works are taking place in Lower Grosvenor Place, near the junction with Buckingham Palace Road. While these works are carried out there will be a small lane restriction in place on Lower Grosvenor Place at the junction of Buckingham Palace Road. Buckingham Palace Road between Lower Grosvenor Place and Buckingham Gate will … Continue reading “Lower Grosvenor Place – Roadworks January to April 2022”
Contractors FM Conway on behalf of TFL we’ll be carrying out a program of pedestrian crossing and footway resurfacing works around the area of Hyde Park Corner and Park Lane and Grosvenor Place These works will be carried out in three phrases which will include lane restrictions. Phase 1: 21 February 2024 – 31 March … Continue reading “Area of Hyde Park Corner : February to May 2024”