The programme centres on a highly interactive mock Public Inquiry and Driver Conduct Hearing, examining how repeated MOT failures, poor maintenance oversight and operational pressures can threaten fleet safety and an operator’s O-Licence. Presided over by Traffic Commissioner Richard Turfitt OBE, the hearing features Laura Hadzik, Partner, Commercial Road Transport at JMW Solicitors, with Tony Statter, Trainee Solicitor at JMW, portraying a DVSA Vehicle Examiner. Ian Humphrey, Managing Director of Peninsular Logistics, takes the role of the fictional local authority operator and Transport Manager, while Paul Smithson, Director of Protea Driving Training Co, portrays the driver. Delegates will examine evidence, vote on the outcome and discuss the lessons with an expert panel. Afternoon sessions cover shared fleet responsibilities with Westminster City Council and Veolia, human factors with Professor Tim Marsh, roadside enforcement with Essex Police’s Sergeant Jason Dearsley, and effective maintenance control with Nick Elliott of the IRTE.

Public Sector Vehicle Forum

18 November 2026 | Leicester Tigers Stadium

09:00–09:55 | Registration, exhibition viewing and networking

09:55–10:00 | Welcome and introduction

Ann-Marie Knegt, Editor, Fleet Vision International, and Creative Director, Visie Communications

10:00–10:15 | Setting the scene: how poor maintenance and operational failure can affect safety in public-sector operations

Mark Cartwright, Head of Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention, National Highways

•Recognise the warning signs in maintenance, defect reporting and daily operations before they lead to unsafe vehicles and disrupted services.

•Understand how high-pressure decisions can put drivers, crews, and the public at risk.

•Take away practical questions to test your own controls and challenge gaps in maintenance contractor oversight.

10:15–11:15 | Mock conjoined Public Inquiry and Driver Conduct Hearing

• Traffic Commissioner: Richard Turfitt OBE, Traffic Commissioner for the East of England
• Operator’s Legal Representative: Laura Hadzik, Partner Commercial Road Transport, JMW Solicitors
• DVSA Vehicle Examiner: Tony Statter, Trainee Solicitor, JMW Solicitors
• Fictional local authority operator/ Transport Manager: Ian Humphrey, MD, Peninsular Logistics
• Fictional local authority driver: Paul Smithson, FORS Practitioner/ Director, Protea Driving Training Co
• Clerk Office of Traffic Commissioner: Ann-Marie Knegt, Editor, Fleet Vision International, and Creative Director, Visie Communications

11:15–11:45 | Coffee break and networking

11:45–12:00 | Audience vote on the Traffic Commissioner’s decision

• Traffic Commissioner: Richard Turfitt OBE, Traffic Commissioner for the East of England
• Operator’s Legal Representative: Laura Hadzik, Partner, Road Transport, JMW Solicitors

12:00–12:45 | Learning outcomes, audience questions and discussion

• Panel host: Mark Cartwright, Head of Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention, National Highways
• Richard Turfitt OBE, Traffic Commissioner for the East of England
• Specialist Regulatory Road Transport Solicitor: Laura Hadzik, Partner Commercial Road Transport, JMW Solicitors
• Public Sector Operator/ Transport Manager, Fictional Council: Ian Humphrey, MD, Peninsular Logistics
• Driver, Fictional Council: Paul Smithson, FORS Practitioner/ Director, Protea Driving Training Co 

12:45–14:00 | Lunch, networking and outdoor vehicle display

14:00–14:20 | One fleet, shared responsibility – how councils and contractors maintain control of vehicle safety

Michael Venner, Head of Fleet Municipal & Fleet Development, Veolia

Edward Yendluri, Contracts Manager (Operations), Westminster City Council

• Discover how responsibilities for fleet safety, maintenance and compliance are defined between a local authority and its contractor.

• Explore fleet safety issues, including fire risks, DVSA requirements and the challenges of operating in inner London.

• See how both parties monitor vehicle condition, MOT performance, defects, and maintenance standards.

• Discover the importance of communication and transparent reporting between operational managers, fleet teams, and contractors.

• Find out how maintenance concerns are identified, escalated, and resolved before they affect compliance or service delivery.

• Learn the lessons other local authorities can take from Westminster and Veolia's working relationship.

14:20–14:40 | Why people make mistakes – a holistic and humanistic approach to risk management

Professor Tim Marsh, MD, Anker & Marsh

• Discover why people make mistakes.

• Find out why telling them not to is a waste of air.

• Learn how to reduce the likelihood of mistakes.

14:40–15:00 | When the roadside tells a bigger story: what small failures can reveal about your fleet

Jason Dearsley, Police Sergeant, Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (Road & IMDG); Radiation Protection Supervisor, Transport Manager CPC, Commercial Vehicle Unit, Roads Policing, Essex Police

• Go beyond the individual defect – understand what roadside officers see and the warning signs that can suggest a problem extends beyond one vehicle or driver.

• Follow the escalation – see how apparently minor shortcomings in checks, maintenance, management, and culture can combine to reveal something much more serious.

• Take the roadside view back to your fleet – learn the questions enforcement findings should prompt fleet managers to ask before somebody else starts asking them.

15:00–15:20 | Continuous & effective control

Nick Elliott, IRTE Professional Sector Chair and Trustee Board Member, Society of Operations Engineers

• Learn what key performance indicators can help determine vehicle condition. How can they assist with proactive planning to ensure safe vehicle operations?

• Get an introduction to the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS), designed by industry and regulators to help operators make vehicle maintenance decisions.

• See how leadership across your team creates positive results. Effective walk-round checks help with compliance and act as a metaphorical crystal ball.

15:20–15:30 | Closing remarks and close of conference

Ann-Marie Knegt, Editor, Fleet Vision International, and Creative Director, Visie Communications

15:30–16:00 | Exhibition and outdoor vehicle viewing

Speakers at Public Sector Vehicle Forum

Richard Turfitt OBE, Traffic Commissioner for the East of England 

Richard Turfitt joined the Health and Safety Executive in 1999 and helped establish its Litigation and Enforcement Advisory team. Richard helped to found the Health and Safety Lawyers' Association and is a serving Justice of the Peace.

Richard Turfitt was appointed Traffic Commissioner for the East of England in May 2008. Richard was appointed Senior Traffic Commissioner in June 2017.

Richard left independent practice in 1997 to prosecute on behalf of the Social Security and Health Departments.

 In 1998, he moved to the Treasury Solicitor's Department to undertake personal injury litigation. He was also responsible for managing the Prison Service's representation at inquests throughout England and Wales.

Laura Hadzik, Partner and Head of Commercial Road Transport, JMW Solicitors

Laura Hadzik joined JMW in October 2023 as a Partner and Head of the Commercial Road Transport department. A leading specialist in commercial vehicle licensing and regulation, she advises operators across the haulage, coach and bus sectors nationwide.

Laura represents clients at Traffic Commissioner hearings, including Public Inquiries and Driver Conduct Hearings, and advises on operator licensing, DVSA and other regulatory investigations, compliance systems and enforcement matters.

Before joining JMW, Laura spent almost a decade with a specialist road transport law firm. She regularly contributes to the trade press, speaks at industry events, and is recognised by Chambers and Partners for her expertise in regulatory and compliance matters.

Paul Smithson, Managing Director, Protea Training Company / FORS Practitioner

Paul Smithson has more than 35 years’ experience in the transport industry, beginning his career as a driver before progressing through roles including Driver Trainer, Compliance Manager and Transport Manager.

He co-founded Protea Training Company in 2012 and has extensive experience in driver training, operator compliance and fleet management. Paul began delivering Driver CPC training in 2009 and has been involved with FORS since 2007, initially as an operator and later as the regional FORS auditor for Yorkshire.

Today, Paul and the Protea Training team provide training and compliance support to commercial vehicle operators, helping organisations strengthen their safety, driver management and Operator Licence compliance systems. Protea also supports operators progressing through FORS accreditation from Bronze to Gold.

Ian Humphrey, Director, Peninsular Logistics / External Transport Manager, Powerday 

Ian Humphrey has more than 40 years’ experience in transport compliance, enforcement, training and fleet operations across the public and private sectors. Through Peninsular Logistics, he supports commercial operators and local authorities with compliance, training and fleet assessments, alongside his role as External Transport Manager for Powerday.

Ian spent 15 years with the Metropolitan Police Traffic Unit, specialising in HGV enforcement, vehicle examinations and collision investigation. He also helped develop ‘Operation Mermaid’, a multi-agency initiative for commercial vehicle compliance.

After his police career, Ian became a Senior Lecturer in Transport and Logistics at Havering College and later managed the Crossrail driver training programme, which trained more than 12,000 drivers. He also led compliance across the project, including implementing FORS standards.

A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and a FORS Practitioner, Ian brings extensive practical experience of fleet safety, compliance and operational management.

Michael Venner - Head of Fleet, Municipal UK and Municipal Fleet Development, Veolia 

With technical experience in both the public and private sectors, Michael leads the strategic management and development of Veolia UK's fleet operations, supporting municipal services. Focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability, he works with operational teams, customers, suppliers, and industry partners to deliver resilient, value-driven fleet solutions. Michael champions practical innovation, data-informed decision-making, and continuous improvement across vehicle and asset management. His role supports Veolia’s wider mission to deliver essential public services while reducing 

environmental impact and supporting the transition to cleaner, more sustainable transport. He is committed to building collaborative teams and creating value for communities. 

Edward Yendluri, Contracts Manager (Operations), Westminster City Council

With over 18 years of expertise in local authorities, Ed has become a prominent figure in sustainable and recycling initiatives. His track record boasts nationally and internationally recognised projects that have improved environmental outcomes.

Recently, Ed spearheaded Westminster City Council's most ambitious fleet decarbonisation project, successfully eliminating over 2,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions from Westminster streets. 

Ed has been lauded as one of the top 100 most influential figures in the fleet industry by GreenFleet UK, and in 2023, he was bestowed the title Fleet Manager of the Year. His awards cabinet overflows with accolades, including recognitions for the most sustainable fleet strategy, public sector fleet of the year, and EV innovation and excellence.

Beyond individual projects, Ed's impact extends to shaping broader policy frameworks. He actively contributes as a national representative at LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee), where he lends his expertise to the policy team, influencing the development of new waste and recycling legislation.

Mark Cartwright, Head of Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention, National Highways

Mark currently leads the Commercial Vehicle Incident Prevention team and the Driving for Better Business programme at National Highways. 

Mark has been with National Highways for six years, following a career of over 30 years at Freight Transport Association (now Logistics UK), where he later developed and managed their multi-award-winning Van Excellence programme. 

Mark is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and received the Kevin Storey Award for Outstanding Commitment to Road Safety in 2023.

HOST: Ann-Marie Knegt MICJ, Creative Director, Visie Communications/ Editor, Fleet Vision International magazine

Ann-Marie Knegt MCIJ is a UK fleet industry journalist, editor, publisher and events director specialising in public-sector fleets, commercial vehicles, road safety, compliance and sustainable transport.

She is Publisher of Fleet Vision International, a quarterly publication connecting senior fleet decision-makers with industry insight, vehicle technology, operational best practice and international innovation. Through her editorial work, Ann-Marie creates informed discussion across municipal fleets, waste and recycling services, transport authorities, contractors, manufacturers and road-safety organisations.

Ann-Marie is also Events Director of FVI – THE SHOW and the driving force behind Safety Beyond Compliance and Public Sector Vehicle Forum. Her conferences bring fleet operators, regulators, legal experts, policymakers and technology providers together to examine the practical issues shaping safer, cleaner vehicle operations.

A Member of the Chartered Institute of Journalists, Ann-Marie is also a Freeman of the City of London and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen. Her work focuses on building meaningful industry partnerships, sharing practical knowledge, and creating influential platforms that help public- and private-sector fleet professionals improve safety, sustainability, compliance, and operational performance.

Nick Elliott MIRTE MSOE MiCLT, Chairman, Institute of Road Transport Engineers Professional Sector Council

Nick Elliott is a specialist transport consultant based in North Yorkshire, Chairman of the IRTE Professional Sector Council and a Trustee Board member of the Society of Operations Engineers.

With more than four decades of experience in the construction materials supply sector, Nick has played an influential role in improving commercial vehicle engineering, fleet safety and operational performance.

Beginning his career as an HGV technician apprentice in the late 1970s, he progressed through fleet engineering, distribution and transport management roles before becoming National Transport Manager across all product areas. This breadth of experience has given him a strong understanding of both frontline operations and strategic leadership.

Throughout his career, Nick has worked closely with the Mineral Products Association, IRTE and SOE to promote engineering excellence, professional development and safer industry practices.

Although he stepped down from full-time employment in 2020, Nick remains actively involved in the road transport sector. Through consultancy, volunteering and industry leadership, he continues to help organisations strengthen their fleet operations, develop their people and deliver lasting improvements in safety and performance.

Jason Dearsley, Police Sergeant 407, Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (Road & IMDG); Radiation Protection Supervisor, Transport Manager CPC, Commercial Vehicle Unit, Roads Policing, Essex Police

Police Sergeant Jason Dearsley leads the Commercial Vehicle Unit and Roads Policing Training Department for Essex Police. With more than 22 years’ Roads Policing experience, Jason combines frontline enforcement with an understanding of the transport industry. He is Vice Chair of the National Carriage of Dangerous Goods Practitioners Forum, a qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser and Transport Manager CPC holder, and develops and delivers specialist training nationally. Jason works closely with industry to improve compliance, safety and driver wellbeing and is a STEAM Ambassador for the Chemical Business Association. Outside policing, he is also a Trustee of a local Multi Academy Trust supporting seven primary schools.

Professor Tim Marsh, MD, Anker & Marsh

Professor Tim Marsh is a Chartered Psychologist and Chartered Fellow of IOSH whose work spans behavioural safety, safety leadership, organisational culture and mental health.

At UMIST in the early 1990s, he was one of the team leaders behind the original UK research into behavioural safety in construction. He founded Ryder Marsh Safety and has worked with more than 500 organisations worldwide, including transport, utilities, manufacturing, oil and gas businesses, the European Space Agency and the BBC.

Tim contributed as an expert witness to the safety culture and management of change forums at the Cullen Inquiry into the Ladbroke Grove rail crash. He continues to undertake expert witness work in cases involving human factors.

Appointed Visiting Professor at Plymouth University in 2015, he formed Anker & Marsh with Jason Anker in 2018. He has developed safety courses for IOSH and the award-winning ‘Affective Safety Management’ concept for IIRSM.

His books include ‘Talking Safety’, ‘Total Safety Culture’ and ‘Safety Savvy’. In 2025, the British Safety Council published ‘Marsh’s Musings’ to raise funds for mental health charities.

An international conference speaker, Tim has also developed training films covering safer driving, safety leadership and the human factors that influence decisions and behaviour at work.

Public Sector Vehicle Forum is designed for senior professionals responsible for the safety, compliance, maintenance and performance of public-sector and contracted vehicle fleets across the UK.

Delegates include fleet managers, transport managers, heads of service, operations directors, compliance managers, workshop managers, driver trainers, road-safety professionals and sustainability leads from local authorities, councils, government bodies, emergency services, waste and recycling organisations and public-sector contractors.

This specialist public-sector fleet event is particularly relevant to anyone overseeing refuse collection vehicles, commercial vehicles, vans, municipal vehicles or mixed fleets. It also attracts professionals involved in operator licensing, DVSA compliance, vehicle maintenance, MOT performance, defect reporting, driver management, procurement, fleet technology, workplace transport safety and the transition to cleaner vehicles.

Attendees come to share practical experience, understand emerging regulatory and operational risks, meet industry experts and identify solutions that improve roadworthiness, fleet safety and service delivery. The audience includes both strategic decision-makers and frontline specialists, creating valuable opportunities for peer learning and collaboration.

For suppliers and exhibitors, the Public Sector Vehicle Forum provides direct access to UK public-sector fleet decision-makers responsible for vehicle procurement, compliance, maintenance, safety and operational improvement.

Fleet managers face a multitude of pressures, including ensuring that vehicles and drivers comply with O’Licence requirements, maintaining operational efficiency, and implementing robust safety standards to genuinely reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities. 

Their duty of care goes far beyond merely following compliance checklists; it involves proactive risk management, supporting driver well-being, maintaining effective maintenance programmes, overseeing contractors, and fostering a culture where safe decisions are consistently prioritised.

PLEASE NOTE: COMMERCIAL ATTENDANCE POLICY

To protect the value and exclusivity offered to our exhibitors, representatives of private-sector manufacturers, suppliers and commercial service providers attending without exhibiting will incur a commercial delegate fee of £500 + VAT.

Should the attending organisation subsequently book an exhibition stand at a future Visie Communications event, the full £500 fee will be credited against its exhibition costs.

For further information or to discuss exhibition opportunities, please get in touch with Jason Pidgeon at jason.pidgeon@visiecommunications.co.uk.

Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities

Meet the organisations helping public-sector fleets remain safe, compliant and operational.

The Public Sector Vehicle Forum exhibition brings together vehicle manufacturers, fleet hire and maintenance providers, safety and telematics specialists, weighing technology companies, professional bodies, legal experts, training providers and road-safety organisations.

Taking place at Leicester Tigers Stadium on 18 November 2026, the exhibition will give public-sector fleet, transport, waste, environmental services and compliance professionals direct access to the vehicles, technology, expertise and practical support available to improve fleet safety and operational performance.

Delegates can explore new vehicles and equipment, compare solutions, and speak directly with suppliers who understand the maintenance, regulatory, and operational pressures facing local authorities, public-sector organisations, and their contractors.

For exhibitors, the Forum offers a valuable opportunity to raise brand awareness, demonstrate expertise and build relationships with a highly focused audience responsible for essential fleet operations. Opportunities include indoor exhibition stands, outdoor vehicle displays, event sponsorship and bespoke partnership packages.

Main dinner sponsor

* Hillend Engineering Limited

Exhibitors and participating organisations confirmed so far

* Dennis Eagle

* Romaquip

* Electra Commercial Vehicles

* Hako Machines

* Spillard Safety Systems

* NineT3 Tailored Safety Solutions

* Vision Techniques (UK)

* NRG Riverside

* Fleetclear

* Vehicle Weighing Solutions (VWS)

* Society of Operations Engineers (SOE), incorporating the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE)

* Driving for Better Business (DfBB)

* JMW Solicitors LLP

* Together for Safer Roads (TSR)

* Protea Training Company

* Powerday

* Waste Industry Safety and Health Forum (WISH)

* Daimler Truck UK 

* Refuse Vehicle Solutions (RVS)

Put your organisation in front of public-sector fleet decision-makers

A limited number of exhibition and sponsorship opportunities remain available. To discuss exhibition space, outdoor vehicle displays or a bespoke sponsorship package, contact:

Jason Pidgeon

Business Development Director, Visie Communications

Telephone: 07734 678510

Email: jason.pidgeon@visiecommunications.co.uk

Partners of Public Sector Vehicle Forum

 Organiser: Visie Communications

Visie means Vision in Dutch. Visie Communications is a forward-thinking, dynamic event, communications, and publishing agency that focuses on the B2B sector. Visie launched FVI –THE SHOW, now in its fourth year, organised the OWL Road Shows for five years, and is now launching Safety Beyond Compliance and the Vehicle Procurement Forum. We specialise in delivering high-quality, targeted conferences, exhibitions, and roundtables, as well as copywriting, public relations, and social media strategy, content, media liaisons, and business consultancy.

Find out more here: www.fleetvisionintl.co.uk www.fleetvision.show

Media Partner: Fleet Vision International

Fleet Vision International is the international digital magazine aimed at fleet, transport, operational and workshop depot directors/managers dealing with sophisticated commercial fleets and frontline services. Our readers work in local authorities, contracting organisations, emergency services, construction companies, utilities, airports, and transport operations.

Published by Visie Communications, FVI is edited by Ann-Marie Knegt, MICJ, who has more than 20 years of experience covering the local authority fleet and emergency services sector. Commercial Director Jason Pidgeon has worked for 15 years in the local authority transport industry. Together, they bring you a fresh perspective on all the issues that matter.

Our mission is to create a knowledge exchange platform for the public sector, private fleets, major international cities, Government, and transport authorities.

Find out more here: www.fleetvisionintl.co.uk

Driving for Better Business

Driving for Better Business is a free programme delivered by National Highways since 2017 to help employers in both the private and public sectors reduce work-related road risk, control the associated costs, increase compliance with current legislation, and enhance the safety and well-being of staff. DfBB's tools and resources help organisations evaluate practices, strengthen culture to improve performance, and demonstrate leadership in managing work-related road risk. Organisations in the DfBB community have shown that good management practice can not only significantly reduce collisions but also deliver many business benefits, making organisations more efficient and better performing.

Find out more: www.drivingforbetterbusiness.com

The Road Haulage Association (RHA)

The RHA is the UK’s largest dedicated trade association representing HGV, coach and van operators. We provide a strong, authoritative voice for our members, working with government, policymakers and local authorities across the UK on the issues that matter most to the road transport sector. Our campaigning priorities span legislative reform, rising fuel costs, improved roadside facilities, and the transition to a net zero transport system.

Our 8,500 members benefit from access to expert technical and professional services, helping them comply with industry regulations and run their businesses efficiently. 

We also deliver a wide range of accredited training programmes to support workforce development and operational excellence.

While the majority of our members are small and medium-sized enterprises, we also represent larger operators across the sector. Proudly supporting hauliers since 1945, our membership now also includes coach and van operators.

We champion the highest standards across the industry and work to be the trusted, go-to organisation for driving business on the UK’s roads. 

Headquartered in Peterborough, the RHA also has offices in Bradford and Bathgate, Scotland.

Find out more here: https://www.rha.uk.net/

Together for Safer Roads

Together for Safer Roads (TSR) is a leading international NGO focused on building cross-sector partnerships to enhance fleet trucking safety. TSR leverages the technology, data, and expertise of the private sector to develop innovative programmes that prevent traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities worldwide. TSR members include some of the largest and most influential fleets worldwide, as well as best-in-class road safety technology businesses – companies driven to save lives.

Find out more here: www.togetherforsaferroads.org

Protea Training Co

In 2015, Protea Training introduced the Safe Urban Driving Course to Yorkshire, followed by the delivery of FORS Practitioner workshops face-to-face across the North of England. When Covid-19 forced training online, Paul had just two weeks to redesign the FORS Practitioner workshops for virtual delivery. The programme was successfully adapted and has since supported more than 3,000 FORS Practitioners through their development.

More recently, Protea Training introduced Virtual Reality into the FORS Professional Safe Driving Course, launching the new approach in March 2025. The technology has helped create a safer, more inclusive training environment while reducing risk and ensuring the course objectives are consistently met.

Today, Protea Training supports around 50 operators through the FORS accreditation process, with 24 achieving FORS Gold, the scheme’s highest level of accreditation. The company also provides tachograph analysis and compliance support to more than 60 operators, including ongoing advice, monitoring and retraining where required.

Find out more here: https://www.proteatraining.com/

Society of Operations Engineers/ Institute of Road Transport Engineers

The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) is a professional membership body supporting people working in engineering operations across sectors including transport, manufacturing, surveying and plant engineering. SOE supports engineers and technical professionals throughout their careers by providing access to career development, industry knowledge, events, networking opportunities, and routes to professional registration.

The Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) is a sector of the SOE that represents and supports professionals working in road transport engineering and maintenance. Through its initiatives and programmes, the IRTE helps individuals and organisations to maintain high levels of competence, safety and technical standards.

Key IRTE initiatives include the IRTEC Licence Scheme, which provides independent recognition of the skills and competence of technicians working in vehicle inspection and maintenance; the Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS), which helps organisations demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of their maintenance operations; and IRTE Workshop Accreditation, which recognises workshops that meet defined standards for facilities, processes, equipment and technical competence.

Together, SOE and IRTE provide a trusted professional framework for engineers and technicians, supporting skills development, raising industry standards and helping build a safer, more competent and sustainable engineering workforce.

Find out more here: https://www.soe.org.uk/

JMW Sollicitors

JMW Solicitors is a full-service law firm based in Manchester, providing legal advice to businesses and individuals. Its commercial road transport team supports operators across the UK, combining specialist knowledge of transport regulation with an understanding of the practical pressures involved in running commercial vehicle fleets.

Jointly headed by partners Laura Hadzik and Scott Bell, the team advises haulage, bus and coach operators, including businesses working in waste management, construction, retail and distribution. Clients range from family-owned companies to major national operators.

Services include operator licence applications and variations, ongoing compliance advice, and representation at Traffic Commissioner public inquiries, preliminary hearings and driver conduct hearings. The team also handles appeals to the Upper Tribunal and provides advice and representation during investigations involving the DVSA, police and other enforcement bodies.

JMW helps operators prepare for regulatory scrutiny, address compliance weaknesses and understand their responsibilities. Its wider transport and logistics offering brings together expertise in corporate transactions, commercial agreements, employment, property and dispute resolution.

By coordinating advice across these disciplines, JMW supports transport businesses through operational challenges, business acquisitions and restructuring, as well as regulatory investigations. Its approach focuses on practical legal support that reflects each client’s commercial objectives and operational circumstances.

Find out more here: 

https://www.jmw.co.uk/

Hotels nearby – Leicester Tigers Stadium

HOTELS

The VOCO Leicester is adjacent to Leicester Tigers Stadium.

Non-matchday Parking:

Public parking is available at the Crumbie Car Park on non-matchdays, subject to availability.

Parking rates:

£2.50 per hour

£6.50 discounted NHS rate (valid NHS staff ID required)

£12.50 for overnight

£12.50 for all-day parking

Payment is card only and must be made upon arrival.

For further information, please contact carparking@tigers.co.uk.

Getting to Mattioli Woods Welford Road

The postcode for Sat Nav is LE2 7TR or see the directions below:

Directions by road

From M1 (North and South) and M69 (East)

• Exit the motorway at Junction 21 (M1)

• Follow the signs for the city centre via Narborough Road (A5460)

• After 3 miles turn right on to Upperton Road at the main set of traffic lights after the petrol station on your left. (follow signs to Royal Infirmary)

• Continue over the River Soar

• Straight over the roundabout onto Walnut Street

• The stadium in Approximately ½ mile ahead.

• Stay in right hand lane to access Main Reception and follow road round stadium (Right hand lane) to access Crumbie Car Park.

From A6 (South)

• Coming in via London Road

• Car garage on right, left at roundabout onto Victoria Park Road (signs for Freemans Common Ind Estate)

• Main set of traffic lights and cross roads turn right onto A5199 towards city centre (stay in left hand lane)

• Straight through 1 set of traffic lights

• Turn right on to Aylestone Road

• The stadium and access to Crumbie car park are on your right hand side

From A5199 (South)

• Follow signs for city centre

• Main set of traffic lights and cross roads, straight on towards A5199/ city centre (stay in left hand lane)

• Straight through 1 set of traffic lights

• Turn right on to Aylestone Road

• The stadium and access to Crumbie car park are on your right hand side

From A426 (South)

• Follow signs for the city centre, coming in via Aylestone Road

• The stadium and access to Crumbie car park are on your right hand side.

From A47 (East)

• Follow signs for the city centre coming in via Uppingham Road

• Straight on at the roundabout towards the city centre and central ring road A594 (railway station)

• St Georges Way past the train station on your left (stay in right hand lane)

• Bear left (middle lane) towards central ring A594

• Bear right onto Waterloo Way (not A6)

• Stadium ahead in approx 1 mile

• Keep right at traffic lights to follow road around stadium (through three sets of traffic lights)

• Turn right on to Aylestone Road

• The stadium and access to Crumbie car park are on your right hand side.

Directions by rail

London Road Railway Station is a 15 minute walk from the stadium. Upon arrival turn right out of the station, cross the road, turn left on to Waterloo Way, continue to the top of the hill onto Tigers Way and Mattioli Woods Welford Road is directly in front.

East Midlands Railway is a long-distance UK train operator, dedicated to making sure you have a safe, enjoyable journey – wherever you’re headed. It’s our vision to drive the East Midlands towards a brighter future, working in partnership to connect cities, support communities and create easier journeys for everyone. We serve passengers throughout the East Midlands travelling to and from London, South Yorkshire, the East of England, the West Midlands and the North.