GRAHAM surpasses the £1bn turnover milestone
In recently published accounts, the leading national contractor and developer generated revenue of £1.094bn following the successful delivery of major projects across its core market sectors (building, civil engineering, interior fit-out, facilities management and development management). The figure is a 15.3% increase on the Group’s 2022 results (£948.3m in 2022). Cash at bank and in […]
TfWM announce changes to bus tickets across West Midlands
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has announced a reform of the bus network in the West Midlands to ‘simplify’ fares and ticket ranges. Transport for West Midlands worked with bus operators, local authorities and community leaders to bring in the changes. It said research had revealed that the bus ticketing range and fare structure were […]
National Highways to use hydrogen powered construction machinery
National Highways has launched one of the UK’s largest ever purchases of low-carbon hydrogen, in a move that would reduce the carbon footprint of the Lower Thames Crossing, accelerate the construction industry’s shift away from diesel, and kick start the highly anticipated development of a hydrogen ecosystem in the Thames Estuary with the potential to […]
Transport Secretary says councils should consider removing LTNs when they become unpopular
Local authorities should think about considering scrapping LTNs where they become unpopular, says Transport Secretary Mark Harper. Speaking to the Telegraph, Mr Harper said a large number of LTNs were introduced during the pandemic due to a lack of consultation and he said now was the time for local authorities to reflect on them. Mr Harper said […]
Staffordshire Council takes delivery of pioneering Pothole Pro machine
Highways teams at Staffordshire County Council will soon be taking delivery of the latest addition to their fight against defects—the JCB Pothole Pro. Fresh off the production line at the JCB Heavy Products factory in Uttoxeter, the Pothole Pro is set to be brought into commission by the county council’s highways teams. Crews will also […]
Liverpool Mayor commits almost £4m to fix potholes and repair roads
Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced that nearly £4m will be dedicated to fixing potholes and repairing highways across the Liverpool City Region. The £3.7m has been secured by Mayor Rotheram and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to upgrade and repair key parts of the highway network which could also include bus lanes, cycle […]
Wrexham Council set to invest £200,000 in local bus services
The Wrexham Council Executive Board will vote on investing £200,000 to improve local bus services this week. The meeting will give an update on the position of transitional funding from Welsh Government together with the Council’s intention to support local bus network. Members will be asked that the funding be used to build on the […]
Funding allocations for active travel prescription trial released
The funding allocations for the 11 local authorities taking part in a walking and cycling prescription trial have now been announced. Published by Active Travel England (ATE), the list of recipients include Bradford City Council, which has received £1.34m to deliver projects that will see patients offered free access to guided walking and cycling activities, […]
East Lothian Council starts charging for Road Construction Consents
East Lothian Council will charge developers appropriate recovery costs for processing and issuing Road Construction Consents (RCC). Road Construction Consent, as well as planning permission, is needed from the local roads authority for a new road or an extension of an existing road. Cllr John McMillan, Cabinet Member for Environment, Economic Development and Tourism, explained: […]
McCann secures landmark Suffolk County Council street lighting services contract
McCann has announced that it has secured a significant street lighting services contract with Suffolk County Council – further enhancing the businesses reputation as a leading contractor in the delivery of major infrastructure solutions. The company has a proven track record for the successful delivery of street lighting maintenance contracts, which is evident in its […]
