Pothole repair funding in UK has reduced more than majority of other OECD nations, according to LGA analysis
Spending on local road repairs in the UK has been reduced by more than nearly all other OECD countries in almost two decades, new Local Government Association analysis has revealed. The LGA, which represents councils across England and Wales, said it wants to work with Government on a devolved, long term plan for our local […]
Aggregate Industries acquires OCL Regeneration
Materials supplier Aggregate Industries, a member of the Holcim Group, has acquired OCL Regeneration Limited, a leading provider of highways waste recycling solutions. The acquisition of the Kent-headquartered business will further strengthen Aggregate Industries’ asphalt and surfacing operations, where it is a key player on National Highways and local authority contracts. OCL was founded in […]
Council consults on boosting its traffic enforcement powers to make Southend roads safer
Residents in Southend are being asked to have their say on plans to get tougher on drivers who break the rules of the road. Southend-on-Sea City Council has launched a six-week consultation on moving traffic enforcement for issues like stopping in yellow box junctions when the exit is not clear, making banned turns, and driving […]
TfL to start work to transform Kingston Cromwell Road bus station
Work will transform the bus station, making it much easier to use and strengthening Kingston’s public transport network Work will begin on 28 August and complete in summer 2024 Buses will not stop in the bus station while work is carried out and TfL is advising customers to plan ahead Transport for London (TfL) will […]
2023/24 winter maintenance plan approved for Nairnshire
The Winter Maintenance Plan for Nairnshire for winter 2023/24 has been approved by Members of the Area Committee, who met on 7 August 2023. Nairnshire Area Committee Chair, Cllr Michael Green, said: “Winter can be very harsh here in the Highlands, therefore, it’s crucial we put plans in place early to ensure the gritting policy, […]
Major highways scheme in Stone moves to final stage with mid-September finish
A £1 million highways scheme on the A34 near Stone in Staffordshire moves to the next phase with an expected completion date of mid-September. Staffordshire County Council’s highways teams will be carrying out essential drainage works on the B5026 Eccleshall Road in Stone, from the A34 to Tilling Drive. The scheme is part of a […]
Mace join 36 other companies on DfT framework
Mace, the international consultancy and construction company, has been newly appointed to the Department for Transport’s (DfT) STARThree Framework, securing ‘prime’ status across a host of consultancy service packages. The Department for Transport (DfT) announced its list of 37 contractors appointed to the framework to advise on the delivery of rail, road and aviation projects. […]
Teeing up for a greener future as Marlborough Highways’ Meet the Buyer & Charity Golf Day returns
After the success of 2022’s inaugural event, Marlborough Highways is excited to announce that its Meet the Buyer Day will return to Wanstead Golf Club in East London on Tuesday 26 September 2023. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Green Solutions’, with new and existing suppliers invited to showcase their latest products and services to a captive […]
TfL’s first joint housing development with Barratt London and L&Q completed in Blackhorse Road
Transport for London (TfL), through its wholly-owned commercial property company, has announced the completion of Blackhorse View, the first of its joint venture housing developments with Barratt London and London and Quadrant (L&Q). The car-free development, construction of which began in 2019, has delivered 350 new homes opposite Blackhorse Road Tube and Rail station, with […]
‘Road traffic accidents are the largest cause of serious injury in children,’ says paediatric trauma leader at Wales’ children’s hospital
Road traffic accidents are the largest cause of serious injury in children, acorrding to the paediatric trauma leader at Wales’ children’s hospital “It’s simple, slower speeds save lives! Every year in Wales we see the devastating impacts road traffic collisions have on children and their families. They are the biggest single cause of serious injury […]