Birmingham City Council appoints £400m highways design team
Birmingham City Council has named the four-strong consultant line-up that will drive its next tranche of highways and infrastructure schemes as part of a £400m framework. The eight-year Transportation and Infrastructure Professional Services Framework will see AtkinsRéalis, Jacobs, Mott MacDonald and Pell Frischmann deliver ‘multidisciplinary design and advisory services’ across the city, with the deal […]
Cybersecurity: Study shows auto industry ransomware attacks more than doubled in 2025
Ransomware attacks more than doubled in the automotive industry last year, with latest research suggesting they accounted for 44% of all publicly reported cyber incidents across the industry. Those are among the findings of a study by cybersecurity company Halcyon, which said the surge in attacks identifies the automotive industry as a lucrative target for […]
TfGM chooses Yutraffic FUSION to deliver ‘smarter, greener mobility’ across the region
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has selected Yutraffic FUSION, Yunex Traffic’s adaptive traffic control solution, to optimise traffic flow and enhance more sustainable public transport modes across the region. The move underpins TfGM’s ambition that by 2040, 50% of all journeys will be made by public transport or active travel, with no net growth in motor vehicle […]
Ringway set to start on £50m-a-year Kent highways contract
Kent County Council has signed a new 21-year, £50m a year Highways Term Maintenance Contract (HTMC) with Ringway to deliver a wide range of essential services, including road repairs, winter gritting, drainage, bridge inspections and maintenance, as well as providing an emergency response service at all hours. The new contract, according to the Council, means […]
ncat backs 16 innovators to deliver accessible transport solutions across the UK
The National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) has announced 16 innovators selected for its 2026 Scaling Innovation programme, supporting the development of solutions to remove transport barriers and drive long-term, systemic change. Delivered in partnership with Connected Places Catapult, the multi-million pound programme brings together small and medium-sized enterprises from across the UK to co-create, […]
Wiltshire secures £206m for transport upgrades
Wiltshire Council has announced that it has secured more than £206m in government funding through the Department for Transport’s Integrated Transport Fund and Bus Services Fund, covering the period from 2026-27 to 2029-30. The funding will support a range of road schemes, including maintenance, resurfacing, and preventive repairs, as well as improvements to public transport, walking […]
Worrying signs: Drivers say ‘road closed’ warnings are uninformative
A poll conducted by the RAC has suggested that 57% of drivers believe that red ‘road ahead closed’ signs are ‘uninformative’ when trying to understand the details of road closures they’re approaching. The findings conclude that the common red and white ‘road ahead closed’ signs are missing key details, making them unhelpful to drivers and […]
Norfolk: Police commissioner criticises council’s A47 speed camera decision
Norfolk’s police and crime commissioner, Sarah Taylor, has branded Norfolk County Council’s objection to the installation of speed cameras on the A47 “frustrating” after the decision led to the plans being scrapped altogether. National Highways had proposed cutting the speed limit between Little Fransham and the Dereham bypass from 60mph to 50mph, with average speed […]
LCRIG appoints Kim Harper as Head of Highways Policy, Innovation & Knowledge
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has appointed Kim Harper as its new Head of Highways Policy, Innovation & Knowledge, a newly created role within the organisation. In this key position, Kim will lead the Knowledge & Innovation Network, supporting LCRIG members in navigating highways policy developments, contributing to national conversations, and translating sector […]
Opposition MP wins Government support for fly-tipping measures
South Shropshire MP Stuart Anderson has helped to secure a major concession from the government, which he has called a “victory for the countryside” in his constituency and beyond. The government has agreed to Conservative Party plans to equip the Police with new powers to punish fly-tippers who treat towns and villages as “dumping grounds”, […]