East Midlands Combined County Authority approves new budget, with more money for transport infrastructure
The East Midlands Combined County Authority has approved a £500 million budget for 2026/27, including a £290 million capital programme, with over 70% directed towards transport infrastructure. The combined authority said that more than £200 million will be invested in transport during the financial year, supported by funding secured through the Government’s Transport for City […]
Major incident declared in Somerset in response to heavy rain and flooding
A major incident has been called in Somerset as agencies step up their response to Storm Chandra. Somerset Council, the Environment Agency and emergency services are working together to support communities following heavy rain and extensive flooding overnight. Although the weather looks drier tomorrow, the risk of flooding on the Levels and Moors remains high […]
Main Spalding to Pinchbeck active travel works set to begin this spring
Works on the main Spalding to Pinchbeck active travel scheme are to begin this Spring, Lincolnshire County Council has announced, with construction expected to continue until late 2026. Cllr Michael Cheyne, executive member for highways, said: “Since our last update, the team has been working hard to progress the project, with a view to starting […]
Wiltshire Council awarded £169,000 from Active Travel England to help encourage more walking and cycling
Wiltshire Council has been awarded £169,000 from Active Travel England (ATE) to support local active travel initiatives that will help more people walk, wheel, and cycle for everyday journeys across the county. The funding was initially granted to the council in summer 2025, but the project designs needed to be approved by ATE before the […]
Peninsula Transport expands team to deliver regional Strategic Transport Plan
Peninsula Transport, sub-national transport body (STB) for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay, has announced three new staff appointments and welcome a placement year assistant to support the delivery of its Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) 2025 -2050. Published earlier this year, the SIP sets out a roadmap to transform transport within the peninsula. It builds on […]
Another link completed in Somerset Circle active travel route
A new section of the Somerset Circle walking and cycling route has been opened, creating a scenic new multi-user path in the Mendip area. The 1.3-kilometre section links Hamwood Viaduct to Thrupe Lane, providing a traffic-free route for people to enjoy. And a cycling route will be signposted taking riders along minor roads from Thrupe […]
Bringing residents together to make Hackney main roads work for everyone
Hackney Council has launched a new type of engagement with residents, which brings together 22 local people, selected to reflect the diversity of Hackney’s population and range of views, to explore key transport issues in the borough. Participants will take part in four workshops, where they will work through complex issues, hear from experts, and […]
“Cumberland Go” Rolls Out, New Bus Services Take Off
Cumberland Council has announced the launch of several new subsidised bus services and the continuation of successful 2024 routes, delivered in a phased rollout beginning this November. This initiative is part of the council’s ongoing commitment to improving public transport across the region and is backed by £3.55 million in government funding. The new services […]
WJ, Re-flow, National Highwas and Surrey CC among the winners at the Highways UK Excellence Awards
WJ Group, Re-flow and National Highways as well as Surrey CC were among the winners at ast night’s Highways UK Excellence Awards. Paul Aldridge, Sustainability Director at WJ Group was awarded the Laureate-Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to significantly improving sustainability and reducing carbon at WJ Group but in the wider highway maintenance industry […]
Management of Lower Thames Crossing will stay with National Highways, says Nick Harris
The management and oversight of the Lower Thames Crossing will stay with National Highways, according to its Chief Executive, Nick Harris. Speaking at Highways UK 2025 today, Mr Harris said that reports earlier in the week suggesting that the oversight and management of the Lower Thames Crossing will move to the DfT, were not correct.. […]