Worthing’s roads have reached ‘crisis point’ say pothole campaigners
Two prominent highways campaigners have perhaps encapsulated the British public’s increasing anger about the pothole ‘crisis’ by warning that the state of the roads has reached “crisis point.” According to The Argus, Worthing’s Pothole Patrol, led by veteran campaigners Martin McCabe and Bob Smytherman, have written to Councillor Joy Dennis, cabinet member for highways and […]
Cornwall: Pothole reports risen ‘sharply’ over the winter
Pothole reports across Cornwall have risen sharply this winter, with significantly more being recorded than at the same point last year, according to new figures shared by Cornwall Council, says Cornish Stuff. A graph released alongside the update shows a clear increase in reports throughout the colder months, with a noticeable spike following severe winter weather. […]
Government backs recommendations for ‘stop anywhere’ buses to make women feel safer
New government guidance will be issued to councils nationwide to help them consider how to make their streets safer for women and girls, Active Travel England (ATE) has today announced. New polling by YouGov has found that almost 9 in 10 women have felt unsafe while walking at night, while 7 in 10 have changed […]
EV charging: Yunex Traffic announces Believ partnership
Yunex Traffic has been appointed by electric vehicle charge point operator Believ as its UK warranty and service partner. Under the agreement, the company will provide nationwide maintenance and ongoing support services for Believ’s growing electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Believ operates a nationwide estate of more than 2,300 sockets, deployed across businesses, and public […]
Cambridge submits plans for England’s first cycle street
Plans have been submitted to build England’s first cycle street in Cambridge. The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has submitted a planning application to build the Comberton Greenway, says Cambridgeshire Live. The application marks a major step forward for the Cambridgeshire greenway, according to the GCP’s project manager Jonathan Camp: “Reaching this milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the support of local […]