Sally Gilson

Leading on logistics skills policy for the RHA

[SME4Labour @SME4LABOUR]

Join @SME4Labour and @RHANews Roundtable at #lab24 to explore how the Skills and Growth Levy can unlock green skills and futureproof supply chains. 🌱 Hear from industry leaders on aligning talent with sustainability and boosting resilience.
https://t.co/DEI6actMMB

[Sally Gilson @RHASallyG]

Sadly we’re seeing increasing numbers of hauliers going into administration. Rising costs are a significant factor. This will need to be addressed by the next govt. Hauliers are the lifeblood of the economy.

[Declan RHA @RHADeclan]

WATCH 🎥 Hauliers are facing significant cost pressures - a record number went into administration last year. The next Government must reduce rising costs and regulation faced by the businesses who are critical to our supply chain. Watch @BBCNews clip below.

[RHA @RHANews]

Day 2 at the @JDFoundationUK #JDUP future #careers event here in Manchester @MCR_central. It was fantastic to see British Youtube sensation and MOBO Award winner @Chunkz try his #skills on our training simulator.

[RHA @RHANews]

Today is the start of #NationalCoachWeek 🌟

With a focus for the week on skills, we want to highlight our recommendations for addressing the skills shortage.

Learn more in our manifesto for the coach industry ⤵️

https://t.co/IwJh0b1bxF

[Richard Smith @RHARJSmith]

We addressed our members' concerns regarding the new Direct Vision Standard criteria with @TfL officials yesterday (Thursday, March 14).

Read more here: https://t.co/yGgTGQCcU1

#RHA #CostsAndRegulation

[RHA @RHANews]

We are delighted that following RHA campaigning, the Chancellor has frozen fuel duty and extended the 5p cut making important savings for coach, HGV and van operators! 🚚 #Budget2024

[RHA @RHANews]

Big campaign win!

Following extensive RHA campaigning we are delighted that the Chancellor has announced that the Government will be introducing draft legislation to extend Full Expensing to the cost of leased goods such as vehicles 🚚 #Budget2024

[Sally Gilson @RHASallyG]

Enjoyed the opportunity to highlight the importance of logistics when it comes to UK productivity.

[RHA @RHANews]

Great that @RHASallyG was on panel at #WelshCPC24 setting out our industry/members' priorities and concerns incl costs, skills gaps and 20mph speed limit in #Wales @Mark_J_Harper @natasghar @GrahamSMSP @SamRowlands_ #RHACostsAndRegulation #RHASkills

[RHA @RHANews]

Today, 33 of our largest members wrote to @Jeremy_Hunt asking him to consider measures to support hauliers this #SpringBudget. Last year more than 490 road haulage businesses became insolvent, this isn’t sustainable. The sector needs support now 👇
https://t.co/CeNVdamRj1

[RHA @RHANews]

The past 18 months we have led a campaign to urge greater Government focus to improve roadside facilities. We are delighted to be leading a new Government taskforce on this issue.
This has been a key ask of our driver facilities campaign.

Here’s a thread on our campaign (🧵1/4)

[RHA @RHANews]

New #DirectVisionStandard rules in #London for HGVs in Oct. #RoadSafety is paramount but we share industry concerns on timescales, affordability and practicalities to comply. Firms - your feedback on challenges please 👉 https://t.co/q2Ef3GP17u 👈@LogisticsUKNews @amandalzambon

[RHA @RHANews]

Editorial from @JamesBarwiseRHA on the scourge of #potholes on our roads. On #NationalPotholeDay we call for more infrastructure investment to boost the #economy #RHAInfrastructure https://t.co/1M4qgfGTno

[Sally Gilson @RHASallyG]

Met the lovely Wilma from @gregorydist who kindly gave me a @GirlTorque_ calendar, promoting the industries fab female truckers @RHANews https://t.co/Ewn6tu7TAm

[Sally Gilson @RHASallyG]

Enjoyed attending this debate highlighting the need for safe and secure facilities in Wales

[RHA @RHANews]

WATCH 📺👇

Thank you @natasghar and @WelshConserv for bringing forward today's @SeneddWales debate on Road Freight and for highlighting our campaigns on-

🚿Facilities
🔋 New technology
🛣️Infrastructure
💵Costs

You can watch the Motion live below! ⤵️
https://t.co/d1hsUBsSZF

[RHA @RHANews]

Hear more about the sector's work on engaging with the Welsh Government on issues like suitable planning and decarbonisation from @vaughangething @WelshLabour below 👇

Thank you Vaughan for your constructive response to today's motion! 🚛🏗️

[RHA @RHANews]

#Senedd to debate motion to support road freight industry tomorrow. We’re delighted to support this motion, said @RHA_MReid. It’s vital truckers have decent facilities out on the road
@natasghar #RHAFacilities @SeneddWales

[Martin Reid @RHA_MReid]

Great to host @FionaHyslop at @RHANews Bathgate. Covered topics such as ferry capacity, driver facilities, speed limits, freight crime and skills to name a few. Look forward to working together as we move forward.

[RHA @RHANews]

Big campaigning win for the RHA in today's #AutumnStatement. Freezing of HGV Levy and road tax will help operators in the difficult economic climate. Thanks to @hmtreasury and @jeremy_hunt for listening to us.

[Sally Gilson @RHASallyG]

Thanks @halfon4harlowMP for a productive meeting. We look forward to continuing the conversation.

[RHA @RHANews]

Great meeting with @halfon4harlowMP, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships, and Higher Education at @educationgovuk.

We discussed apprenticeships, bootcamps, T Levels, and promoting our vital sector

#RHASkills

[RHA @RHANews]

WATCH 📺👇

Today at #PrimeMinistersQuestions we were delighted that @siobhan_baillie raised the importance of supporting HGVs during the transition to #NetZero and the potential for Hydrogen as an option for future vehicle technology.