Bristol councillor calls for West of England mayor to take buses under public control
The councillor in charge of transport in Bristol has urged the West of England metro mayor to bring buses into public control. Bristol Labour is calling on the West of England Combined Authority to look at bus franchising as a way to fix the region’s struggling public transport. Labour Councillor Don Alexander, cabinet member for transport at Bristol City Council, […]
Committee launches inquiry into decarbonising transport
A new inquiry has been launched to look into ‘the importance of decarbonising transport to reach net zero’. The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will analyse how electric vehicles (EVs) and the end of the sale of fossil fuelled cars will impact the nation’s environmental goals. The inquiry will look to understand […]
Nearly 85,000 square metres of North Northamptonshire roads to receive life-extending surface dressing treatment
This week, North Northamptonshire Council and Kier, its highways maintenance provider, began its annual surface dressing programme – which is set to improve the condition of four roads totalling 83.9sq kilometres across North Northamptonshire. The scheme, which will improve the road texture of the equivalent of 12 football pitches, will prolong the life expectancy of […]
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. […]