Universal Matter announces first successful asphalt road test

For the first time in the UK, a new durable graphene-enhanced road surface which is kinder for both the environment and cars has been successfully tested. Redcar-based graphene company, Universal Matter GBR Ltd, working in conjunction with Tarmac, the country’s biggest name in road construction, and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, have laid the first […]

Highland Council proposes £6m investment in bus expansion projects

As part of The Highland Council’s proposed three-year Medium Term Financial Plan, £14 million has been allocated for expansion of bus company operations across the Highlands and shared investment in renewable energy opportunities. £6 million is proposed to be allocated for an ‘Investment in Community Transport’ programme to build on the success of the Council’s in-house […]

Work continues to improve highways network across North Northants

North Northamptonshire Council and its highways maintenance provider, Kier, are beginning to ramp up the area-wide maintenance of the road network. In his new role as Executive Member for Highways, Travel and Assets, Cllr Macaulay Nichol has been out with the team to see the work that has been done recently. He joined the team […]