Q-Free appoints new Chief Technology Officer
Q-Free has appointed Fredrik Thysenius as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Thysenius will lead Q-Free’s global engineering organization, define the company’s global technology strategy, and strengthen collaboration across its technology teams and divisions. An engineer by training, Thysenius began his career in software development and system architecture before progressing through research and development, engineering leadership, and […]
MP launches campaign to make Derbyshire’s notorious A632 safer
A Derbyshire MP has launched a campaign calling for improved safety measures on the A632, following continued concerns over speeding and serious collisions on the route. Louise Sandher-Jones, Labour MP for North East Derbyshire, has launched Make The A632 Safe, urging residents to share their experiences of the road and press for further action, reports […]
Carmarthenshire roads facing £77m maintenance backlog as preventative work falls
Carmarthenshire Council is increasingly having to repair roads after they deteriorate rather than carrying out preventative maintenance, with auditors warning the approach is not sustainable in the long term. Audit Wales said the council’s real-terms spending on roads has fallen by 40% since 2008-09, while the estimated maintenance backlog has reached at least £77 million. […]
Southend transport plan proposes highway improvements and wider use of traffic technology
Southend-on-Sea City Council has set out proposals for highway and junction improvements, upgraded traffic signals and a digital twin of its transport network in its draft Local Transport Plan covering 2027–2045. The plan combines infrastructure improvements with technology intended to manage congestion and improve network resilience, alongside measures to make public transport easier and more […]
Barnsley set to invest £10m to tackle potholes
Barnsley Council’s cabinet are set to meet to approve an additional £10 million into Barnsley’s roads. The project will be funded through the re-prioritisation of resources already included within the council’s plans and will be delivered over the current financial year and the following three years, says the Barnsley Chronicle. The investment will first need […]