Ealing Council launches £140 million highways works tender
Ealing Council has put out to tender a highways works contract with an estimated value of £140 million over a potential seven-year term. The West London authority has split the Highways Works Term Contract into two lots, each valued at approximately £70 million excluding VAT, says the Government’s Find A Tender service. The first lot […]
Connected vehicle cloud market to be worth £425 bn by 2033, research suggests
New data from Persistence Market Research predicts the global connected vehicle cloud market to reach £425 billion by 2033. The forecast points to continued growth in cloud systems used to manage data, software updates, and digital services in connected vehicles. The research firm expects the market to grow at a compound annual growth rate of […]
Coventry pothole backlog slashed by more than 90% – but repair targets remain unmet
Coventry City Council has dramatically reduced its pothole backlog from 7,167 defects to just 588, although officials admit repair times are still falling short of key targets. The number of outstanding potholes has fallen from March 2025 to September 2026, allowing the council’s highways teams to focus more attention on preventative road maintenance ahead of […]
Kirklees Council to recruit for four UTMC roles
Kirklees Council is preparing to advertise four opportunities within its Urban Traffic Management & Control (UTMC) team, offering prospective candidates an early insight into the roles ahead of the vacancies going live. The West Yorkshire authorit’s UTMC team is involved in a wide range of work across the borough, including traffic signals, ITS, network management, […]
TfGM launches consultation on updated Hindley travel hub proposal
New plans have been unveiled that would more than double the number of park and ride spaces next to Hindley station in Greater Manchester, increasing from 52 to 111, including accessible parking bays. The latest proposals reflect feedback gathered from local people during public engagement in September 2025 and set out an updated vision for […]