Experts warn increasing training, insurance and staffing costs increase UK HGV driver shortage
HGV driver shortages pose a consistent challenge for the UK road haulage industry, as research has forecasted the need for 400,000 new drivers per year to match economic demand. Furthermore, fewer than 2% of UK HGV drivers are under the age of 24, with more than 55% aged between 50 and 65, highlighting that low […]
West Northamptonshire cabinet considering new traffic enforcement sites
Ten new locations across West Northamptonshire have been identified for traffic enforcement as part of the council’s ongoing work to improve road safety and keep traffic moving. A report setting out the next phase of the programme will be considered by Cabinet on Tuesday 15 September. The proposals follow the success of current enforcement activity at […]
North Northamptonshire unveils local roads major investment and maintenance programme
North Northamptonshire Council has published its Highways Maintenance Transparency Report 2026-27 setting out how it is investing in and maintaining the area’s extensive road network. The report, published on the council’s website and submitted to the Department for Transport, highlights the scale of the network which includes more than 1850km of roads, almost 2000km of footways, 791 […]
Last chance to book for 31st JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Lincoln
Traffic signals professionals are being urged to secure their places for the popular JCT Traffic Signals Symposium as the industry prepares to gather in Lincoln for three days of learning, technical discussion and networking. Bookings remain open for both the 31st JCT Traffic Signals Symposium and the MOVA Users Group, with some of the leading […]
ITS UK Awards 2026: Entry deadline at midnight tonight
There are now just a few hours left (depending on when you read this, of course) to enter the ITS UK Awards for 2026. The submission deadline is 11:59pm tonight, so if you haven’t entered yet, now is the time to get your submission in. There will not be a further extension – so this […]
Jet Plant Hire achieves ‘exceptional’ customer satisfaction score
Road planing company Jet Plant Hire has achieved an exceptional customer satisfaction result after recording a Net Promoter Score (NPS) well above industry benchmarks. NPS is a globally recognised measure of customer loyalty and satisfaction. It involves directly surveying a proportion of customers and asking them to score their experiences on a scale of one to […]
Almost 13 miles of road markings refreshed across Telford and Wrekin this summer
Crews from Telford & Wrekin Cooperative Council in Shropshire refreshed markings across neighbourhoods including Ketley Bank, Madeley & Sutton Hill, The Nedge, Brookside, Stirchley, Randlay and Stafford Park, improving visibility and helping to maintain safer journeys for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. The programme covered a wide range of vital road safety features, including give-way markings, […]