Lancashire to invest £72m in ‘every day’ roads

Plans to invest £72 million in maintaining and improving Lancashire’s highways and transport infrastructure in 2026/27 are set to be approved by councillors. The proposed programme will be considered by cabinet on Thursday 5 March, following final approval of the County Council’s budget by Full Council last week. The funding will support a wide‑ranging programme […]

Marlborough Highways takes delivery of Econ gritter fleet

Econ Engineering has delivered a fleet of striking red gritters to Marlborough Highways, as the company enters its first full winter season under its new brand identity. Econ supplies 85% of the nation’s gritters and they are instantly recognisable due to their iconic yellow bodies. Marlborough, an established Term Maintenance Contractor with over 30 years […]

North Somerset highway improvements set to begin

A major package of improvement works on West Town Road, Backwell, are set to begin as part of North Somerset Council’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading the district’s road network.  The works will take place in six phases between Monday 16 March and Friday 26 June 2026, covering the stretch from the junction with […]

ANPR cameras return to Swindon after 15 years

New ANPR cameras are set to be installed in Swindon. The announcement comes 15 years after the Borough Council became the first local authority in England to switched off its fixed speed cameras amid claims that they did not lower the number of accidents on roads. The new scheme will see ANPR devices trialled at […]

Oxford Bus Group strengthens recruitment team

Oxford Bus Group has appointed a new full-time in-house experienced recruiter to help drive its continued growth. Jake Edwards has been appointed as recruitment partner for the group comprising of Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel, Carousel Buses, Pulhams Coaches and Pearces Coaches. The announcement comes as Oxford Bus Group celebrates National Careers Week, highlighting the […]