Minister tells local authorities: “Prevention is Better than Cure”
The Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has told Highways News that the country needs to get to a position with roads where local authorities are being able to plan ahead, agreeing prevention is better than cure. In an exclusive interview for next week’s Highways Voices podcast (to be released on 26 March), Ms Greenwood […]
Extra £45 million confirmed for Staffordshire Highways over next three years
An extra £45 million will be invested in maintaining and improving Staffordshire’s highways over the next three years. Added to this, a further up to £15 million will be ploughed into the county council’s Fixing More Roads scheme, which over the past year has seen more than 36,000 potholes repaired. In plans agreed by Staffordshire […]
David O’Neil joins LCRIG Advisory Board
National Highways Supply Chain Director David O’Neil has joined the LCRIG Advisory Board, bringing what the organisation calls “a wealth of expertise that will be invaluable as we continue to grow and innovate” and marking “an exciting new chapter in our partnership with National Highways, a valued LCRIG Partner Member”. Mr O’Neil joins the Local […]
Devon streetlight pilot to begin next month
A 12-month trial which will alter the dimming regime of around 80% of Devon’s residential streetlights will get underway next month (April). It follows our pilot last year in Abbotskerswell, Holcombe Rogus, Kingskerswell and Sidmouth, where 550 streetlights underwent earlier switch-off times and additional dimming. The trial is possible thanks to the upgraded technology of […]
Nottingham City Council announce plans for Safer Roads funding
Two Nottingham locations will receive upgrades to help keep people safe A second tranche of funding to improve road safety in Nottingham City received approval at Nottingham City Council’s Executive Board meeting on 18 March. The Safer Roads Fund is a national programme aimed at improving road safety for users and improving reliability of the […]
Lane rental scheme to reduce the impact of roadworks on Southampton’s busiest roads set for submission to Government
Southampton City Council is making a request to introduce a Lane Rental Scheme on major roads in the city, to reduce traffic delays and congestion, by incentivising organisations to avoid carrying out highway works during peak times This scheme, alongside the Green City Action Plan, aims to reduce emissions across the city by easing congestion, […]
Northumberland Council to invest over £37m in countywide transport improvements
Over £37m will be spent on transport improvements across Northumberland over the next 12 months – from fixing potholes to improving infrastructure and creating safer roads. The County Council’s annual Local Transport Plan (LTP) programme follows a comprehensive review of the maintenance of the Council’s road network, identified safety issues and potential improvements. It also […]
ADEPT Spring Conference bookings open
You can now book your place at the ADEPT Spring Conference and Annual Awards Dinner. The event will take place on Thursday 22nd May 2025, in London. This year’s theme, ‘Resilience in Place,’ will include sessions covering economic, environmental and human resilience. Featuring expert speakers, the conference provides invaluable networking opportunities, while exploring how we […]
Work to ensure tram journeys in Manchester city centre remain safe and reliable continues next week
Work to ensure tram journeys in Manchester city centre remain safe and reliable continues next week, with the replacement of Metrolink tracks between Market Street and High Street/Church Street. Works will take place from Tuesday 25 March until end of service on Wednesday, 23 April, with no trams operating via Market Street or Shudehill during […]
Lancashire County Council adds in bus routes after extra funding from BSIP
Lancashire County Council has reviewed the buses it supports in the area, and taken account of requests from the local community, to improve services as contracts were awarded for the new financial year. This expansion to services has been possible thanks to additional funding from the Government’s Bus Service Improvement Plan fund. There will also […]
