One in four Scottish speed cameras not in use despite increase in road deaths
Figures released by Police Scotland under Freedom of Information have shown that the number of speed cameras in Scotland have dropped despite a reported rise in the numbers of road deaths, says the Daily Record. The numbers of speed cameras in use across Scotland has dropped despite a rising death toll on the roads, according to shock […]
Hypothecation: Police, council and campaign leaders back call for road safety fines to be spent on schemes
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Simon Foster and the Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, have secured overwhelming support from 33 senior leaders across policing, local government and road safety partnerships to call for an urgent review of the UK’s speed enforcement system. In a joint letter issued to Government this […]
New ncat funding targets barriers in vehicle stops, travel assistance and transport information
The National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) has announced that it is launching its second round of Scaling Innovation Programme funding today. The programme, led by ncat’s partner Connected Places Catapult, offers funding to address key barriers faced by disabled people. Connected Places Catapult contributes business and technical proficiency to support the programme, ensuring innovative […]
Amey set to double placements through latest Early Careers recruitment drive
Amey is doubling its Early Careers intake with over 200 placements now open for 2026. The move comes as the company welcomes more than 100 new graduates, apprentices, and placement students this September, reinforcing its commitment to building diverse talent pipelines in a sector where entry-level opportunities can be difficult to find. Michael Burgess, Chief People Officer […]
AtkinsRéalis appointed to South Wales’ Cynon Gateway North Project
AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to provide multi-disciplinary project services for the Cynon Gateway North Transit Corridor, a transformative infrastructure scheme that will enhance connectivity and support economic growth in the Cynon Valley. The Cynon Gateway North Transit Corridor will be a strategically important 1.2km link road that connects […]
RAC reacts to latest road casualty data for Great Britain
Following the publication of road casualty data for Great Britain covering 2024, RAC road safety spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “While the latest data shows road casualties came down very slightly last year, this masks a harsh truth that can’t be ignored – that, on average four people are killed, and a further 76 seriously injured, every […]
£1.5m Tamworth highways scheme makes good progress
The final phase of a £1.5 million scheme to resurface Coleshill Street in Tamworth is progressing along nicely. Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews have just finished resurfacing a section of Atherstone Street in Fazeley and have now moved on to resurfacing the A4091 Coleshill Street from the junction of New Street to No.85. This follows […]
Black Country Transport seeking Cycle Revolution contractor
The City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Black Country Transport are seeking an organisation to undertake the development work for the Black Country Cycle Revolution. ProContract says that the Black Country Cycle Revolution aims to complement BCT’s programme of active travel infrastructure delivery with a package of behaviour change measures. The Black Country Cycle […]
Cycle ride marks completion of Horsforth to Pudsey outer ring road highways improvement scheme
Highway improvements from Horsforth to Pudsey (Dawsons Corner) on the Leeds outer ring road (A6120) have completed, to make it more accessible for walking, wheeling and cycling, with new 50mph speed restrictions and changes to junctions to make it safer for all road users. The final piece to construct an accessible footbridge over the A6120 […]
Cornwall seeking thermal road repairs specialist
Corserv Solutions Ltd Cormac Division are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to carry out the repair of nominated footways, undertaking any preparatory work, weed spraying/siding and minor repairs to civils as required. to make good prior to thermal treatment at various locations across Cornwall, according to ProContract. This may include resetting/replacing […]