Sue Sharp’s appointment as Interim Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) has been extended
What was announced
DPTAC provides advice to the government on the transport needs of disabled people.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- Sue will continue to lead the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee ( DPTAC ) to provide advice to the Department for Transport aimed at ensuring disabled people can travel safely and independently across all modes of transport.
- She was formerly Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Society for Blind Children, has served on the Committee since 2017 and was previously DPTAC ’s Deputy Chair.
- Sue’s appointment as Interim Chair has been extended until 31 October 2027, or until a permanent chair is named following completion of the public appointment process. This process is already underway.
Who and where
UK bodies of power
- Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (other) · more news
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Transport accessibility and disability.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/sue-sharps-appointment-as-interim-chair-of-the-disabled-persons-transport-advisory-committee-dptac-has-been-extended
- Published 2026-10-23 08:30:01 UTC
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