Government responds to Coroner’s Prevention of Future Deaths Report

The Government has responsed to the Coroner’s Prevention of Future Deaths Report following the reopening of the inquest into the tragic death of Ella Kissi-Debrah in 2013. The response said that ‘immediate action’ will be taken to increase public awareness about air pollution. This will include a comprehensive review of existing sources of information – including UK Air and […]

Highways England drafts updated guidance for The Highway Code

Highways England has drafted updated guidance for The Highway Code with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to help road users better understand how motorways and high-speed roads operate. More than 3,200 people and organisations responded to a consultation on the guidance, with their comments directly leading to it being amended and improved. The […]

FM Conway wins contract to refurbish Blackfrairs Bridge

FM Conway has been awarded the contract to refurbish the Blackfriars Bridge across the River Thames. The newly awarded contract will see FM Conway’s Structures team start work in late summer 2021 and is set to run through until 2024.Blackfriars Bridge will remain open to all forms of traffic with no significant interruptions expected during […]

The UK’s first accredited mobility hub launches in London

The UK’s first accredited mobility hub that has both sustainable transport options and community facilities has now launched in London. The site in South Woodford, Redbridge, combines an electric car club bay, a community-led café and an outdoor seating area. It includes a fast EV charger from EB Charging and will have two Renault Zoe […]

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