Worcestershire plans developer charges for long-term highway maintenance

Worcestershire County Council is proposing to require developers to contribute towards the long-term maintenance of non-standard highway infrastructure, in a move aimed at protecting public maintenance budgets from the future costs of enhanced street features. The council’s cabinet approved a commuted sums policy on Thursday 22 October, subject to consultation. It would apply to infrastructure […]

Telford and Wrekin announces £400,000 investment to improve Limekiln Roundabout

Major drainage and resurfacing scheme will help keep traffic moving on one of Telford’s key routes with the Council investing £400,000 to improve Limekiln Roundabout. The scheme was delivered in two phases and is designed to improve the condition of the carriageway, reduce future maintenance requirements and improve drainage at the busy junction. Phase one […]

Suffolk speed cameras catch 1,301 offenders in a month

Suffolk’s fixed speed cameras caught more than 1,300 motorists speeding in September, with one stretch of the A12 accounting for more than a third of all offences. According to the East Anglian Daily Times, speeding figures released by Suffolk Constabulary show 1,301 drivers were detected by the county’s network of fixed speed cameras during the last month. […]