New partnership with WSP set to deliver range of benefits for Shropshire
A new partnership between Shropshire Council and WSP will help improve the county’s roads, attract inward investment to Shropshire, keep money in the county, help meet the council’s net zero and climate change targets, and deliver social value benefits to residents and businesses across Shropshire. Following a competitive procurement process, WSP have been awarded the […]
Institution of Structural Engineers calls for changes to UK car parks to deal with weight of modern cars
New guidance from The Institution of Structural Engineers has said that car parks in the UK need to evolve to cope with bigger and heavier cars. Many car parks across the country were designed when cars were smaller and fitted with less technology – and there are now growing concerns that multi-storey car parks that […]
Southend-on-Sea Council urges residents to support Clean Air Day after being awarded grant for air quality schools project
Southend-on-Sea City Council is encouraging residents to make small changes to their daily routine to promote better air quality as part of this year’s annual Clean Air Day. Clean Air Day on 15 June will see events being held across the UK to inspire people to take simple steps to protect their health, and their […]
Major win for Aggregate Industries as it wins highways maintenance contract across Leicester and Leicestershire
Aggregate Industries has won a five-year, £47 million road repair and maintenance contract across 3,000 miles of highways in Leicester and Leicestershire. The company was successful in its joint tender bid for carriageway patching, including pothole repairs, for Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council. The new multi-million-pound contract includes of all required works, including […]
Grantham relief road contractor Galliford Try helps local football club
Galliford Try has built a new access track for the amateur football clubs changing facilities. Gino Salvatore, Liaison Manager for Galliford Try, said: “Giving something back to the local community and leaving a lasting legacy that goes beyond the life of the relief road project is really important to our local team. “Having established contact with […]
Improvements soon to commence for Telford and Wrekin’s highway infrastructure
More than 20 sites across Telford and Wrekin, covering thousands of square meters will be patched and resurfaced as part on an extensive annual programme. Surface dressing seals road surfaces, improving the texture and prolonging life by many years while patching involves filling holes or cracks within the surface. More than 70,000m2 – the equivalent […]
Aggregate Industries refreshes app to allow customers to access asphalt supplies
Express Asphalt account customers can order asphalt directly from their phones or tablets after Aggregate Industries launched its latest app. The leading construction materials supplier has launched the new LOOP Express Asphalt appto allow users to source, and order products in a few simple clicks. The app helps users identify the site of their collection, […]
Residents to be asked for views on Shropshire Council’s highways and transport services
Shropshire residents are to be asked for their views on Shropshire Council’s highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities – in this year’s annual National Highways and Transport (NHT) Public Satisfaction survey. A questionnaire will be sent to a minimum random sample of at […]
Somerset Council and partners mobilise in Watchet following loss of key route into town
Somerset Council has joined forces with local organisations to provide financial support and promote Watchet after the community was hit by the loss of the B3191 Cleeve Hill road. The Council is ready to provide £30,000 of funding to the newly formed Watchet Task Force, comprising members of the Town Council and Chamber of Trade, […]
Calderdale Council submits plans for £6.9 million highway works programme
A £6.9m programme of works to improve and maintain some of West Yorkshire’s roads and paths is recommended for approval at a council meeting later. The scheme is earmarked for towns and villages in Calderdale including Halifax, Brighouse, Hebden Bridge, Illingworth, Holmfield and Sowerby, reports the BBC. It includes £3.17m for road maintenance and £1.74m […]