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Transport for the South East (TfSE)

We are a partner in Transport for the South East (TfSE), an organisation that was established in 2017 with the mission to grow the South East’s economy through a safe, sustainable, and integrated transport system that enhances residents’ quality of life and protects the environment.

It covers an area stretching from the English Channel to the border of London, and from the Kent coast to Berkshire, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Not only does this area include major airports, ports, roads and rail routes, it is also a powerful economic motor for the whole of the UK – adding £200 billion a year to the national economy and home to more than 8.3 million residents.

The aim of TfSE is to support and grow this economy by choosing the right strategic transport priorities for investment. This will also mean improvements for everyone who relies on the transport system. Better transport connects people with jobs and training, helps businesses to reach markets, and brings friends and families together.

TfSE is supported by the Department for Transport and it currently operates as a voluntary partnership. It developed its first Transport Strategy in 2020, with a new version produced in 2025.

The full list of local transport authorities involved in TfSE:

  • Berkshire Local Transport Body (encompassing the six Berkshire unitary authorities)
  • Brighton & Hove City Council
  • East Sussex County Council
  • Hampshire County Council
  • Isle of Wight Council
  • Kent County Council
  • Medway Council
  • Portsmouth City Council
  • Southampton City Council
  • Surrey County Council
  • West Sussex County Council.

Also represented are:

  • The Department for Transport
  • National Highways
  • Network Rail
  • Borough and district councils
  • Transport for London
  • Protected landscapes
  • Businesses
  • A range of user groups, transport owners and operators, business groups and delivery partners via the TfSE Transport Forum representative.