Brighton red route decision faces scrutiny as councillors call for review
A decision to introduce a red route on the western end of Western Road in Brighton is facing a formal challenge, with 14 councillors requesting a review of the scheme over concerns about the evidence supporting its implementation and its potential impact on businesses, accessibility and loading arrangements. The request follows Brighton and Hove City […]
Hampshire County Council calls for fairer share of Vehicle Excise Duty to plug highways funding gap
Hampshire County Council is stepping up its call for a fairer share of national transport funding, urging Government to provide long-term, sustainable investment in local roads and give greater flexibility over how funding is spent. The move comes as the County Council has pledged to increase its focus on planned, preventative highway maintenance, building on […]
Reports of melted East of England roads rise by 67% in three years
The number of cases of roads melting in the East of England has risen by 67% in the past three years, data obtained by the BBC has shown. The region’s highways authorities reported more than 200 cases of melting roads in the past four years, following the BBC’s request for information. Experts said that part […]
Cheshire East Council awards £108,000 ANPR enforcement contract to Derby City Council
Cheshire East Council has awarded a three-year contract worth £108,000 to Derby City Council for the provision of an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera and digital enforcement service, in what appears to be an unusual arrangement between two local authorities. The contract, listed on the Government’s Find a Tender service, is titled ANPR Camera […]