Government cancels ITMF
The Department for Transport has written to English Local Authority Chief Executives to inform them that the previous Government’s plan for an Intelligent Traffic Management Fund has been shelved. The letter, from DfT Deputy Director Anthony Ferguson explains that: “The Government inherited a very difficult financial position [and] in response to this, a public spending […]
World’s first National Persistent Evader Database goes live
The National Persistent Evader Database (NPED) has officially gone live, promising to revolutionise the parking sector. By centralising data on vehicles that consistently evade parking fines, clone number plates, have no MOT or insurance, NPED enables issuing authorities to make informed decisions, significantly cutting down on enforcement costs and reducing administrative burdens. NPED’s mission is […]
Women in Bus and Coach launch nationwide campaign to end period poverty across UK bus and coach industry
Women in Bus and Coach, an organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting women in the Bus, Coach and Community Transport sector, has launched a new campaign to tackle period poverty across the industry. The initiative challenges all major bus and coach garages, along with support offices and industry partners such as manufacturers across the UK, […]
Drivers warned to expect “letters in the post” after driving against traffic during road closure
Drivers are being warned they’ll face the consequences of trying to avoid the effect of a road closure on the A55 in North Wales, which involved them u-turning in the carriageway or reversing up onslips against the flow of traffic. It happened when an electrical fire caused the closure of a tunnel at Penmaenbach, inevitably causing […]
Balfour Beatty planning “meet the contractor” sessions for A9 dualling scheme
Balfour Beatty, the contractor responsible for the design and construction of the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project, is running a programme of ‘Meet the Contractor’ events in November for local residents to learn about the major construction works scheduled to begin in Spring 2025. The sessions will offer local residents the opportunity to meet […]
EV charging changes in Scotland explained at event
The ChargePlace Scotland network and Energy Saving Trust are hosting a series of online information events to explain the forthcoming transition from a public to a commercial EV charging network in the country. ChargePlace Scotland (CPS), established by the Scottish Government over a decade ago, is entering a period of significant change. Over the next […]
