Institution of Lighting Professionals members urged to share best practice
Members of the Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) are being urged to contribute best-practice case studies to sit alongside the newly updated Part D of the Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure Code of Practice when it is fully published this autumn. David Denner (pictured), chair of the UK Lighting and Technology Board, made the call to ILP members at the […]
Norfolk sees how £13.8 million investment is transforming Great Yarmouth bus services
Norfolk County Council representatives have visited First Bus’s Great Yarmouth depot to see first-hand a £13.8 million investment that is transforming bus services across the town. The visit showcased 10 new electric double-deck buses now in service, alongside the depot’s new charging infrastructure, delivered through a partnership between First Bus and Norfolk County Council. First […]
UK e-bike brand launches new fleet for businesses, councils and schools
UK e-bike brand Estarli has launched a new fleet offering for businesses, councils, schools, tour operators and community organisations looking to make e-bikes a practical part of everyday transport. Estarli’s new range of flexible e-bike fleet packages are designed to help organisations reduce short car and van journeys, support Active Travel and make cycling more […]
Shropshire leaders write to new PM to call for fairer public transport funding
The Leader of Shropshire Council, and the council’s Cabinet member for transport, have written to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham calling for fairer funding for public transport in rural areas such as Shropshire. It follows a recent review of 21 bus services across the county that would have cost the council an additional £1.25 million […]
Staffordshire discusses updated winter roads policy
Staffordshire County Council is updating its gritting and winter maintenance routes – the first in-depth review of the existing policy in 10 years. A new policy would see routes prioritised based on how they support communities, the economy and provide access to key places, rather than what class of road they are. This brings it […]