£2.4 billion transport system boost promises ‘big improvements’ for West Midlands
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has promised “big improvements” to the region’s transport systems as a result of a £2.4 billion ‘war chest’. The funding was confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves during a visit to Birmingham on Wednesday along with the first project to benefit from the funding – an extension of the tram network from Digbeth to Birmingham […]
Definitely Mabey: Temporary works supplier joins LCRIG
Mabey Hire has announced its new Corporate Membership with the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), reaffirming its commitment to fostering collaboration with local authorities and contributing to building smarter, more sustainable infrastructure. The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is a growing community of over 350 members, consisting of government, local authorities, national organisations […]
“Thousands impacted” by new wave of car tax scams
Fake car tax scams, purporting to be official DVLA communication, are causing major personal data breaches, impacting thousands of vulnerable road users, a new report has suggested. Thousands of drivers have fallen victim to the realistic-looking scams, with gullible motorists tricked into paying car taxes and other service fees into fraudulent accounts. According to new […]
Stagecoach cancels Ayrshire services as drivers strike
Stagecoach services in the west of Scotland will be hit by cancellations and disruption as drivers start six weeks of industrial action from today. More than 400 drivers at depots in Ayr, Arran, Ardrossan and Kilmarnock are taking industrial action. They will not work again until July 21, forcing Stagecoach to run a limited service in the affected […]
‘Bakerloop’ route to begin this autumn as Superloop expansion plans revealed
The new ‘Bakerloop’ express bus route is set to be in service from this autumn, following positive feedback from Londoners in a recent consultation. The new express bus service will connect stations and areas mirroring the proposed Bakerloo Tube line extension route, running between Waterloo, Elephant & Castle and Lewisham via Burgess Park, Old Kent Road, […]
CU Phosco appoints Stuart Murray as Contracts Director Designate
CU Phosco, the UK’s longest-established exterior lighting manufacturer, has announced the promotion of Stuart Murray to the role of Contracts Director Designate. Stuart has been with CU Phosco for over 17 years, and he said of his new appointment: “I’ve developed significantly during my time here at CU Phosco, from starting out and learning about […]
£50m needed to repair Swindon’s potholes, says Councillor
A councillor says that £50m might be needed to repair all the potholes in Swindon. Chris Watts, Swindon Borough Council’s cabinet member for Environment and Transport, said funding shortfalls had led to a “backlog” that would only be resolved by an infusion of money, well beyond that currently received from the government. Cllr Watts told […]
Work to improve active travel links in Durham City to resume
Durham County Council is set to commence the final phase of work near Aykley Heads and County Hall o complete the project to improve the city’s active travel infrastructure. The scheme is being delivered as part of the North East Local Transport Plan, with funding provided through the North East Combined Authority for the latest […]
Ceredigion 20mph speed limits remain after Council review
Ceredigion County Council has conducted a comprehensive review of the 20mph speed limits across the county, following a call from the Welsh Government to gather residents’ feedback, and provision of new ’30mph exception’ guidance in 2024. During the ‘listening phase’ from May to September 2024, Ceredigion County Council received 62 individual comments, of these 23 […]
Lincolnshire: Public inquiry scheduled for North Hykeham Relief Road
Lincolnshire County Council has received feedback about the North Hykeham Relief Road project from the Department for Transport (DfT) and a public inquiry is scheduled to start on Tuesday 1 July. The inquiry will be held for up to two weeks at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lincoln. Cllr Michael Cheyne, executive member for highways, […]
