Council consults on boosting its traffic enforcement powers to make Southend roads safer
Residents in Southend are being asked to have their say on plans to get tougher on drivers who break the rules of the road. Southend-on-Sea City Council has launched a six-week consultation on moving traffic enforcement for issues like stopping in yellow box junctions when the exit is not clear, making banned turns, and driving […]
TfL to start work to transform Kingston Cromwell Road bus station
Work will transform the bus station, making it much easier to use and strengthening Kingston’s public transport network Work will begin on 28 August and complete in summer 2024 Buses will not stop in the bus station while work is carried out and TfL is advising customers to plan ahead Transport for London (TfL) will […]
2023/24 winter maintenance plan approved for Nairnshire
The Winter Maintenance Plan for Nairnshire for winter 2023/24 has been approved by Members of the Area Committee, who met on 7 August 2023. Nairnshire Area Committee Chair, Cllr Michael Green, said: “Winter can be very harsh here in the Highlands, therefore, it’s crucial we put plans in place early to ensure the gritting policy, […]
Major highways scheme in Stone moves to final stage with mid-September finish
A £1 million highways scheme on the A34 near Stone in Staffordshire moves to the next phase with an expected completion date of mid-September. Staffordshire County Council’s highways teams will be carrying out essential drainage works on the B5026 Eccleshall Road in Stone, from the A34 to Tilling Drive. The scheme is part of a […]
Jenoptik posts growth in the first half-year 2023
Enforcement and ANPR camera technology provider Jenoptik has announced it has “continued to perform very well in the first half-year”, with double-digit revenue and earnings growth. Its CEO reports its Advanced Photonic Solutions and Smart Mobility Solutions divisions posted significant revenue growth and that “despite the weakening economic environment”, it is optimistic about achieving its […]
Drivers’ fined £373K for driving children with no seat belts
New research has found that more than 700 drivers have been caught travelling with children without seatbelts in the last year – incurring £373,500 in fines. Wagonex has found, using FOIs gathered from police forces across the UK, that fines had increased by 15% year on year from January – June 2023, with nearly a […]
Highways UK registration open
With ten weeks to go until Highways UK, visitor registration is now open. You can register for free tickets to attend the conference and exhibition on the 18 and 19 October 2023 at the NEC, Birmingham. This is event will bring together 10,000+ attendees including 300+ exhibitors, 350+ industry leading speakers and more. Register here. (Picture – Highways […]
Teletrac Navman appoints new CRO
The connected platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets, Teletrac Navman, has appointed Shane Scoville as Chief Revenue Officer. Scoville has a long career in telecommunications, where he has held various positions of leadership within sales and customer experience. Scoville joins Teletrac Navman from Verizon Connect where he was Vice President, Global Sales, Customer […]
Coventry to use cameras to enforce traffic offences
Coventry City Council is to use cameras to tackle traffic offences including illegal U-turns and stopping in yellow box junctions. The BBC reports that councillor Pat Hetherton told it: “Safety in particular is paramount here. Those signs are there for a reason, and when people ignore them, quite clearly there is a problem,” she said. […]
