London transport deputy mayor to outline climate plans at Manchester conference
Seb Dance will speak on adapting London’s infrastructure to warmer weather at the ICE Resilient Transport event on 23 September 2026
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Seb Dance, London’s deputy mayor for transport, will outline plans to adapt the capital’s transport network to climate change at a major industry conference next month. His keynote address, titled *London, adapting transport networks to meet the challenge of a warmer climate*, will take place at the Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) Resilient Transport conference in Manchester on 23 September 2026.
Dance, who also serves as deputy chair of Transport for London (TfL), will discuss how rising temperatures could reshape infrastructure design and what this means for Londoners. The speech will cover practical measures to ensure the network remains reliable as weather patterns shift, according to New Civil Engineer.
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Conference to address national transport challenges
The three-day event, running from 23 to 25 September, will bring together transport leaders, engineers, and policymakers to tackle shared challenges. Sessions will explore climate resilience, ageing assets, and growing demand on networks across the UK. Other confirmed speakers include Nicola Bell MBE, chief capital delivery officer at National Highways, and Lisa Constable, head of climate change and resilience at Network Rail.
Dr Jacob Kam, chairman of MTR Corporation Limited, will also present. The conference will feature case studies on smart infrastructure, rural transport adaptations, and systems-thinking approaches to network management. Attendees will tour Transport for Greater Manchester’s operational control centre and attend a gala dinner.
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Resilience isn’t a nice to have. With our changing climate and the pressure that growing demand is placing on ageing assets, it’s imperative that transport networks are making changes now to prepare for those around the corner.
Sam Gould, ICE director of policy and external affairs
What London’s plans could mean for Barnet
While Dance’s speech will focus on London-wide strategies, local implications for Barnet could include upgrades to Tube stations, bus depots, and road networks. Extreme heat and flooding have already disrupted services in the borough, including delays on the Northern line and road closures during heavy rainfall. No specific projects for Barnet were announced in the conference programme.
Residents can follow the conference agenda online, though no public consultation or feedback mechanism has been confirmed. The Greater London Authority (GLA) has not yet published details on how the speech’s proposals will be implemented or how communities can engage with the process.
Next steps for London’s transport resilience
After the conference, TfL and the GLA are expected to review recommendations from the event. Any infrastructure changes in Barnet would likely follow standard planning processes, including public consultations. The timeline for specific projects remains unclear, but Dance’s speech may signal priorities for the next TfL business plan, due in early 2027.
Questions this report answers
+What will Seb Dance talk about at the conference?
Dance will discuss how London’s transport network can adapt to warmer weather and climate change. His speech will cover infrastructure design changes and their impact on residents and workers, as reported by New Civil Engineer on 12 August 2026.
+When and where is the ICE Resilient Transport conference?
The conference takes place in Manchester from 23 to 25 September 2026. It will bring together transport leaders to address climate resilience, ageing assets, and growing demand on networks across the UK.
+How might this affect transport in Barnet?
While no specific projects for Barnet were announced, potential changes could include upgrades to Tube stations, bus depots, and roads. Extreme weather has already disrupted services in the borough, so resilience measures may be prioritised.
+What happens after the conference?
TfL and the GLA are expected to review recommendations from the event. Any infrastructure changes in Barnet would likely follow standard planning processes, including public consultations, with details emerging in early 2027.
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