Portsmouth City Council publishes new public transport strategy
Portsmouth City Council has published its public transport strategy for 2026–2040, setting out a long‑term plan to make travelling in and around the city faster, easier and greener for everyone. This forward-looking strategy supports the wider City Vision for 2040 and the council’s goals for cleaner air, easier travel and better connections for communities. It […]
Moving traffic enforcement expands to new sites in Derby
Following 18 months of consultation, Derby City Council is expanding its multi-award winning Moving Traffic Enforcement operation to three additional sites across the city. The move aims to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and support smoother travel for residents and commuters. The new enforcement measures will be rolled out at Iron Gate, Osmaston Road (junction […]
Record levels of funding to be spent on fixing Nottinghamshire’s roads
Over £122 million is to be invested in Nottinghamshire’s roads as part of the first phase of a record-breaking highways programme, with more significant funding set to follow. As part of this, Nottinghamshire County Council will deliver a six-point plan to address the backlog of repairs and deteriorating condition of its highways network. The new […]
Southampton increases funding for highways maintenance
Southampton City Council has announced £6,641,000 of local funding for highways repairs, maintenance and improvements over the coming year, a £4,427,000 increase on last year Together with the Department for Transport allocation of £3,359,000, this produces a total budget of £10,000,000. Like many local authorities, the council faces a substantial highways funding gap. Roads across […]
Councillors approve major transport delivery blueprint for Somerset
A four‑year transport plan setting out investment in buses, active travel, road maintenance and accessibility has been approved by Somerset Council’s Executive. The Council must submit its spending plans to the Government for the first of the 4 years by 20 March setting out where money will be spent in 2026 to 2027, including road […]
Exeter: Project underway to make walking and cycling easier in Newtown
Work is underway on a new scheme making it easier and safer for people to walk and cycle in the Newtown area of Exeter. The Newtown Community Scheme, which is led by the Live and Move team at Exeter City Council in partnership with Devon County Council and funded by Sport England, aims to make walking and cycling easier and safer for people living in the […]
Work to begin on canal side improvements in Calderdale
The full stretch of towpath on the Rochdale canal in Calderdale will soon be fully accessible for the first time, as work begins to install bridge decks along the canal weirs. Calderdale Council is supporting work to improve access across seven weirs on the Rochdale canal between Todmorden and Luddendenfoot, in partnership with the Canal […]
Barnsley Council cabinet to discuss proposals for £18.289 million investment to improve and maintain the borough’s highway network
Barnsley Council cabinet is set to consider proposals for a major £18.289 million investment in the borough’s highway network for 2026/27. This investment is part of our ongoing work to maintain and improve the highway network, which includes roads, footways, street lights, bridges and traffic signals. The Highways Capital Programme 2026/27 outlines how the council will deliver structural and preventative maintenance to keep Barnsley’s roads safe, resilient and fit for the future. […]
Revised guidelines help local authorities with walked routes to school assessments
Road Safety GB has partnered with TMS Consultancy to enhance efforts to support local authorities to evaluate the availability of a child’s journey to school. In November 2025, Road Safety GB published an updated version of the Assessment of Walked Routes to School guidelines. The guidelines exist to help officers carry out assessments on walked routes […]
Additional £3 million agreed to support Devon’s road repairs
Devon County Council’s Cabinet has agreed to allocate an additional £3 million for highways reactive maintenance in the current financial year. The council’s decision today, (Wednesday 11 March), reflects the severe winter weather experienced across Devon and the impact this has had on the county’s extensive road network. The additional funding will help address the […]