Bridgend Borough Council underlines importance of strategic transport list in current financial climate
In light of the present financial situation, Bridgend County Borough Council has stressed the importance of a list of strategic transport projects, as well as a Cabinet review of the list in the near future. Discussions at a recent Scrutiny meeting highlighted how a review of the list will ensure that all schemes are still relevant […]
Last bus promise included in new passenger charter in West Midlands
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and bus operators have made a commitment to deliver a minimum standard of service under the West Midlands Bus Passenger Charter. The charter includes for the first time a ‘last bus promise’ under which passengers whose final bus of the day is cancelled or leaves earlier than usual can claim compensation […]
TfL launches new online data platform, creating a pioneering map of London that shows the link between deprivation and road casualties
Transport for London (TfL) has launched its Vision Zero Inequalities Dashboard tool, creating a new map of London that shows the stark levels of road traffic injury inequality in the capital. The pioneering new tool is the first of its kind in Europe and shows how deprivation is linked to higher road casualty levels, reinforcing […]
Gainsborough Trinity become the first club in the football league pyramid to support campaign to end public facing worker abuse by wearing a one off shirt
Pitching In Northern Premier side Gainsborough Trinity have become the first football club to back the Stamp it Out campaign, which aims to eliminate the abuse of public facing workers Taking place between the 11th and 15th of March 2024 the week will be this year’s culmination of a series of activities designed to highlight […]
Sandwell Council receives extra £509,000 funding as part of Network North fund
Sandwell Council has welcomed £509,000 funding as part of the Government’s Network North fund, an £8.3billion commitment to highways maintenance across England. This money will be spent on resurfacing roads, cycleways and footways and maintaining bridges, as well as preventing potholes and other road defects. Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Highways, Councillor Danny […]
Oxfordshire County Council begins search for highways contractor
Oxfordshire County Council is looking to procure a new highway maintenance contract commencing operational services on 1st April 2025, following a period of mobilisation. The contract will be for an initial 8-year period with the option to extend for up to a maximum of 14 years. The services are the maintenance and improvement of the […]
Devon council starts search for contractor for £12.5M highways works with major earthworks
Devon County Council has started it search for a contractor for a £12.5M highway job near Exeter, which involves building a major new link road and delivering 14,500m3 of soil mixing to improve the ground. Devon County Council wants to build a new link road between the existing Chudleigh Road and the A379, and add a […]
National Highways puts spring in the step of pedestrians with new footbridge across M25
The £317m M25 J10 project will create better connections and smoother traffic flows for the 300,000 drivers who use it every day Work to lift a new 91 metre footbridge across the M25 in Surrey will begin this weekend as a part of National Highways £317 million upgrade of junction 10, helping to connect local […]
Town centre walking and cycling improvements project begins
A project to improve walking and cycling routes in Cannock town centre begins this week. The 12-week scheme will see new shared cycle routes, upgraded crossing points and widened footways in Mill Street, Church Street and Ringway, as well as a new link from Allport Road to Beecroft Road car park. A total of £500,000 […]
Durham’s central bus station opens to the public
Durham Country Council has opened its new central bus station to the public. The council said it hoped the new bus station would be a major transport hub for the county and would attract more shoppers and tourists to the area. A spokeswoman said the design of the exit on to North Road had improved […]