Reading to install 2,600 public EV charging points
Thousands of households across Reading will have access to local public electric vehicle (EV) charging points under a new deal struck by the Council. Around 2,600 charging points will be installed in residential streets around the borough where there is little or no off-street parking. The project aims to speed up the transition to electric […]
Fledgling West Midlands traffic management business heads for record year
A series of contract wins has seen a fledging traffic management specialist post a record £1.4m year only 18 months after starting out. Kingswinford-based S&R Traffic Management has doubled the number of firms it is working with, after impressing clients with its scheduling, new technology and ability to deliver an integrated service. Ten new jobs […]
Jet Plant Hire donates £12,000 to charities
Road planing specialists Jet Plant Hire has donated £12,000 to a variety of good causes voted for by its dedicated team. Members of the Jet team, ranging from planer operators and drivers to the sales team, selected 10 charities that do vital work every day. St Richard’s Hospice in Worcester received the most votes from colleagues. […]
Red Stag launches new range of diamond blades for highways and civil engineering
Red Stag Materials has introduced a new range of high-performance diamond blades, specifically engineered to meet the demanding needs of highways professionals, civil engineering contractors, and utility teams across the UK. This capsule range has been engineered by listening to what matters most on-site: durability, consistency, and performance under pressure. By evolving its previous offering, […]
New Oxfordshire quiet lanes programme will create safer walking and cycling routes
New quiet lanes will be introduced across Oxfordshire under a pilot scheme approved by the County Council’s cabinet. Quiet lanes are designated roads where motor traffic is restricted to make it safer for people to walk, wheel, cycle and horse ride. By removing through traffic, quiet lanes can reduce vehicle numbers and speeds, lower the […]