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#UK #Government guidance allows #English councils to create new local authority bus companies (LABCos) after the Bus Services Act 2025 removed the previous restriction. The guidance outlines legal, financial, governance and operational issues councils should consider before setting one up. A LABCo is optional and one of several ways to improve bus services, alongside franchising and enhanced partnerships. Councils must assess the benefits, funding, leadership, skills and long-term sustainability before proceeding. They can create a new company or buy an existing operator, with options to run services independently or as part of wider transport arrangements. The guidance also covers procurement, subsidy control, employment matters and local government changes. Existing LABCos include #Blackpool Transport, #Ipswich Buses, #Nottingham City #Transport, Reading Buses and Warrington’s Own Buses. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/establishing-a-new-local-authority-bus-company-labco

Jesse Marsh has to have a serious look at #CyleLarin for the #CanMNT for the #WorldCup2026 His composure in the box and a deft touch showed why he has been one of #Canada's best strikers over the years. Unfortunately #Southampton drew with a late goal from #Ipswich in the #EFLChampionship #Saints are in the playoffs and could be the 3rd team promoted. #Wrexham, #Hull, #Middlesborough and #Millwall are also in the mix. All to play for in the final game of the regular season Cyle had a stunning debut against #Watford. On the field for 20 seconds, heads the winner. #Fedifc https://youtube.com/shorts/GV64lnsEYIk

Greater Anglia has hosted nine Cub Scouts from Ipswich at its training academy in #Stratford, giving them the chance to use its high-tech train driving simulators. The visit was arranged with the East #Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership and included Cubs from the 9th and 31st #Ipswich Scout Groups. Driver Trainer Mark Robson introduced the group to train operations before supervising sessions in the full-size simulator cabs, which replicate real routes, weather conditions and hazards across the Greater Anglia network. Each Scout practised basic driving skills in a range of scenarios. Staff said the visit aimed to inspire interest in the #railway, while Scout leaders described the day as enjoyable and rewarding for the group. https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/about-us/news-desk/news-articles/greater-anglia-invites-ipswich-based-scouts-training-academy