Partner Organisations

Partnership Working

We work closely with co-opted members, key stakeholders from the public and private sectors, and our neighbouring Sub-national Transport Body (Western Gateway) to define and deliver the strategic transport priorities for much of South West England.

Co-opted Members

Our co-opted members play a vital role in supporting the five local transport authorities, helping to ensure a joined-up approach to transforming the region’s transport network.

They include:

  • Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership

  • Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership

  • National Highways

  • Homes England

  • Network Rail

  • Isles of Scilly Council

  • Western Gateway STB

Transport Forum

The Transport Forum is Peninsula Transport’s stakeholder advisory group, chaired by Richard Stevens, Managing Director of Go South West.

The Forum brings together representatives from key sectors, including:

  • Business and industry groups

  • Transport operators (rail, bus, coach, port, airport, and freight)

  • Sustrans

  • Passenger and road user groups

Meeting three times a year, the Forum provides vital input to shape Peninsula Transport’s work and operates under clear terms of reference.

 In addition, an annual wider transport user event is held, ensuring representation from district, town, and parish councils, as well as community groups. This event provides a direct opportunity for local voices to feed into Peninsula Transport’s priorities.

Other STBs

Sub-national Transport Bodies (STBs) play a significant role in planning the future of transport. Each STB is tasked by Government with:

  • Developing a long-term transport strategy

  • Identifying regional investment priorities

  • Supporting schemes that boost economic growth at both regional and national scales

There are seven STBs across England, working together through the National STB Liaison Group on shared priorities and areas of common interest.