Northern Ireland: Almost £21m claimed for potholes and road defects since 2020
Northern Ireland’s drivers have been awarded almost £21m in road claim compensation over the past five years, with Belfast topping the league table. Almost 20,000 public liability claims for potholes and road defects were made between April 2020 and the end of March 2025, costing Stormont £20.6m in payouts, says Northern Ireland World. In 2024/25, […]
Survey: Heavy charging cables ‘major barrier’ for disabled drivers
Heavier electric vehicle (EV) charging cables are creating a major barrier for disabled drivers and threatening to exclude more than a million people from the UK’s transition to electric transport, according to a new report. Transport + Energy reports that the findings from EVA England’s Cable Weight Survey Report is based on a national survey […]
Funding secured for A46 Newark Bypass
Newark and Sherwood District Council in Nottinghamshire has announced that it has received formal notification from National Highways that funding for the A46 Newark Bypass has been secured, subject to planning approval. Councillor Paul Peacock said: “It’s incredibly encouraging to receive this letter confirming the Government’s backing for the A46 Newark Bypass. This is a […]
A9 Dualling: Traffic management measures introduced on Tomatin to Moy section
Overnight temporary traffic signals and a convoy system will be introduced on the A9 at Lynebeg and around the B9154 junction to Moy. Works will take place between 7:30pm and 6am each evening for two weeks from Thursday 7 August. The temporary traffic signals will be in place on the A9 at Lynebeg for approximately one […]
Ready for the Future: Funding opportunity from transport charity Rees Jeffreys Road Fund
The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund has announced the release of a new funding opportunity. Ready for the Future grants are for highways and transport professionals to support them to gain the emerging skills needed for the future in the transport sector. Aimed at filling the future skills gap, applicants can apply for funding to learn […]
Highways UK marks 10th anniversary with “most ambitious” edition yet
Highways UK is marking its 10-year anniversary by planning its biggest show to date. The event takes place from 15-16 October 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham and the organisers are calling it the “largest, most ambitious edition” yet, bringing together more exhibitors, more senior speakers, more networking opportunities, and more innovation than ever before. What’s new in […]
Devolution and Local Government Reform: ADEPT announces autumn conference details
Booking is now open for the ADEPT Autumn Conference 2025, which will be held on Thursday 20-Friday 21 November at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester. This year’s theme is: ‘Devolution and Local Government Reform – the biggest shake up the sector has seen for 50 years?’ With the government agenda to widen and deepen devolution, […]
ITS UK responds after Government confirms it will no longer produce guidance for noise cameras
In response to a Written Parliamentary Question, the Government has confirmed it will not produce guidance for local authorities on the implementation of noise cameras, stating that it “does not currently have plans to produce further guidance on noise cameras”. ITS UK Chief Executive Max Sugarman, said: “It’s disappointing to see Government no longer has […]
Government to crack down on unsafe vehicles
It’s a move that is aimed at enhancing road safety and reducing pollution – the UK government has launched a rigorous compliance campaign to crack down on unsafe and non-compliant vehicles across London. This latest initiative, which began in early July 2025, involves a multi-agency operation targeting vehicles that are either mechanically unsafe or fail […]
Road safety campaigner killed on road he campaigned to make safer
An 81 year old North Yorkshire man has been killed on a road he had campaigned to make safer. John Duggan, a former local councillor from Riccall, died in hospital after a collision between his car and a skip lorry on a section of the A19 he had previously highlighted as being dangerous. Councillor Stephanie […]