New University role for former roads minister
Herefordshire’s pioneering new university project, the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has appointed Jesse Norman MP as its new non-executive Chair, succeeding Terence Jagger. Dr Norman, who is the MP for Hereford and South Herefordshire, has been very closely associated with the university project since before its foundation. A former academic, he has […]
West Sussex County Council awards highways maintenance contracts
After a competitive procurement process, West Sussex County Council has awarded two highways services contracts to provide maintenance and drainage works on the county’s road network in line with the council’s Highways Asset Management Policy and Strategy. Having transitioned away from a single term maintenance contract model in 2020, this award confirms the authority’s continued […]
Drivers tell RAC they want tougher sentences for drink-drivers
New research by the RAC suggests tougher sentences are the most popular solution among motorists for tackling drink-driving. Four-in-10 motorists (38%) believe harsher sentences are the answer to curbing instances of drink-driving which were responsible for the deaths of some 300 people in 2022. Drivers questioned for the RAC Report on Motoring 2024 were able […]
Bus passengers in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough set to still travel for just £2
Cambridgeshire’s biggest bus operator has confirmed that it will take part in a new £2 fare cap scheme, which will mean that adults will continue to pay no more than £2 for a single trip – and under-25’s can pay just £1. Stagecoach East has opted in to the Mayor’s £2 fare cap, even when […]
DHL Partners With Oxa for Autonomous Vehicle Project at Heathrow
DHL Supply Chain has completed its first deployment of an autonomous vehicle in live airport traffic at Heathrow, safely completing more than 800 miles (1,300km) of autonomous driving in 14 days. The project builds on DHL’s Strategic Partnership with Heathrow, through which the business has provided baggage logistics and support services since 2020. Designed to […]
Drainage work begins on closed road in North Wales
Drainage work is underway on A487 at Rhiw Gwgan near Corris in Gwynnedd, aimed at seeing the road reopen with traffic management in the New Year. The road became unstable during the recent Storm Darragh and a decision was taken to close it for safety reasons. The website North Wales Live reports the closure means […]
