Oliver Coppard

Economic growth is one of those things that’s really hard to build and really easy to break. But we’re increasingly seeing the signs of something special happening in South Yorkshire. There’s sti...

On Thursday 9th April, the brand‑new Magna Tram-Train station opens its doors; the first new stop added to the network since 2018, and a real step forward as we build on the promise of the South Yo...

All Change. Today is the end of the failed privatisation of our bus network, and the start of our next journey – a Vision for what our transport network will look like over the next year, two yea...

South Yorkshire has always been at the forefront of our country’s national defence, from the munitions factories of World War Two, to the central role played by Forgemasters within the AUKUS submar...

Huge thanks to the Sheffield Steelers for their support of the South Yorkshire People’s Network, and congratulations on their big play-off win last night! #LetsGoSteelers

In 2024 we took back control of the Supertram network. We’ve already lowered fares, allowed dogs on trams, and spent millions of pounds securing the network for the future. As the Supertram start...

Sheffield has always been the rightful home of snooker. I'm so pleased to confirm that it will now remain the home of the World Snooker Championships too. #snooker #WST #wst #crucible

We're ending the failed privatisation of our bus network. Bringing public transport back under public control. ✅FREE bus and tram travel for everyone aged 18 and under ✅New electric buses replacin...

A couple of weeks ago, I was in London to talk about Centre for Cities research that shows wages in Barnsley and Doncaster are now growing faster than almost anywhere else in the country. There’s...

Happy New (Magna) Tram Stop Day to all who celebrate! 🎂🥳

Economic growth is one of those things that’s really hard to build and really easy to break. But we’re increasingly seeing the signs of something special happening in South Yorkshire. There’s sti...

On Thursday 9th April, the brand‑new Magna Tram-Train station opens its doors; the first new stop added to the network since 2018, and a real step forward as we build on the promise of the South Yo...

South Yorkshire’s trams of tomorrow. Since taking the tram back into public control in 2024, we've: Cut and frozen fares Allowed dogs on trams Built a new station at Magna Driven down fare evasio...

Delivering this vision will take time, investment, and teamwork. ​​We’re committed to working with partners across the region to turn it into reality.​ Learn more at the link in my bio, sypn.gov.uk

South Yorkshire’s buses of the future. More than 330 brand new buses Over 65% electric All others low emission diesel Comfortable, air conditioned, and fully accessible Running right across Sou...

The message has been loud and clear; people love being able to take their dogs on the tram. I’m paws-itively delighted we’ve seen over 10,000 dogs on trams since we made that decision over a year a...

Two weeks ago the government announced plans to upgrade rail connections across the big cities of the North, through their plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail. Those plans will mean faster connect...

South Yorkshire deserves better. Because when transport works, everything works. Here's 5 big changes coming to our network soon, that will help deliver a transport network fit for the future. Le...

South Yorkshire still faces too many problems across our economy. Unemployment is too high, we don’t have enough good jobs in the industries of the future, and we’re facing the threat of higher bil...