‘Pothole emergency’ in Essex spurs 30% increase in road repairs

Road repairs across Essex have increased by 30% compared with the same period last year, with more than 5,000 carriageway defects repaired during the first quarter of the financial year. The increase follows Essex County Council’s decision to declare a Pothole Emergency, alongside this £7.5 million investment in highways maintenance during 2026/2027. The investment has […]

Heidelberg Materials UK secures North Yorkshire highway maintenance agreement

Heidelberg Materials UK has secured a highway framework contract with North Yorkshire Highways for maintaining and improving the road network in the county. The 12-month agreement, which followed a competitive tender process, will see the company supply around 35,000 tonnes of asphalt. The first project carried out under the new agreement was the resurfacing of […]

Safety upgrades to begin on Solihull active travel route

Following proposals presented earlier this year, works to upgrade the Blossomfield Road cycle route in Solihull, West Midlands will begin on Monday 20 July. In January, the Council set out plans to help improve safety for cyclists and further encourage active travel along the route. These were shared with residents on the Council’s engagement platform and involve […]

Secure cycle hangars launched to help Leeds cyclists keep bikes safe

An on-demand cycle parking scheme has launched in Leeds, with the aim of helping cyclists keep their bikes secure when travelling around the city. Designed, developed, and delivered by Hooplr, in partnership with Leeds City Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the service has been made possible thanks to funding secured through the City […]