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First Bus

Companies House: No number recorded
Also recorded as: “first bus”
Lobbying: Meetings and lobbying firms in full

First Bus: 5 meetings with ministers.

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Meetings with ministers

5 published meetings with UK ministers, the latest on 18 Mar 2026.

18 Mar 2026 · Simon Lightwood, DfT
Hosted a Roundtable with transport organisations, local authorities, bus operators and bus manufacturers to discuss UK bus manufacturing.
2 Feb 2026 · Lilian Greenwood, DfT
To discuss tackling violence against women and girls.
3 Oct 2024 · Simon Lightwood, DfT
To provide an address and present the award for "Best Alliance/Collaboration of the Year", at the National Transport Awards
30 Sept 2024 · Simon Lightwood, DfT
Meeting with Janette Bell (Managing Director of First Bus) to set out government's plans for local transport and discuss biggests challenges and priorities to bus sector.
7 Aug 2024 · Simon Lightwood, DfT
Brief call with Managing Director of First, Janette Bell, to set out bus sector pledges and discuss opportunities to contribute and support the Better Buses Bill.

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Sources: Electoral Commission donations register; Find a Tender; government grants published through 360Giving; GOV.UK ministers’ meetings returns; Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists. All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures updated 27 Oct 2026.