Oxfordshire: Two more convicted in latest crackdown on blue badge misuse

People who abuse disabled parking blue badges are being warned of confiscation and court action, following the prosecution of two more motorists. An on street enforcement exercise by Oxfordshire County Council’s counter fraud team led to two people appearing at Oxford Magistrates’ Court last week. On Friday 19 September, Azeem Ansari, 44, of Kennington Road, […]

P&D Specialist Services acquired by Torquay Group

Torquay Group has announced its acquisition of CCTV and specialist electrical solutions provider P&D Specialist Services. The acquisition, says the Torquay Group, will strengthen its capability to deliver fully integrated solutions across traffic management, infrastructure projects, and public safety. P&D’s portfolio extends beyond highways into permanent safety camera systems, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, festive lighting, […]

Oxfordshire County Council congestion charge permits now available

Residents are now able to apply for permits ahead of the launch of Oxfordshire County Council’s temporary congestion charge in Oxford, using an online permit registration system. The county council’s scheme to tackle traffic problems in Oxford in the short-term is planned to start on Wednesday 29 October. The temporary congestion charge will reduce traffic in the […]

Lancashire County Council grateful for flood preparations

The flooding that impacted parts of Lancashire over the weekend has served as a powerful reminder of the threat posed by extreme weather events, says the Council. The coordinated response from emergency services, local councils, and volunteer groups, saw the worst outcomes mitigated. Widespread catastrophic flooding was avoided, in part due to strong preparations and […]