Local Council Roads Innovation Group joins the Institute for Collaborative Working
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has joined the Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW). LCRIG Chief Executive Martin Duffy recently met with the new ICW Chief Executive – Frank Lee – at their offices in London. Martin was invited to talk about raising the profile of collaboration within the highways sector. The ICW is […]
RSMA Appoints New CEO
The Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) has announced that Rob Shearing shall succeed Stu McInroy as CEO of the Association. Rob will take up the post in May 2023. Rob is an Executive Leader and CEO with over 35 years of experience spanning a variety sectors and geographies. He is passionate about improving and growing […]
Institution of Civil Engineers launches consultation on the value of a national transport strategy
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has launched a consultation to gather insight on whether England could benefit from having a national transport strategy and how such a strategy could be developed and implemented. The consultation is seeking evidence and views from infrastructure and transport professionals, civil engineers, civil society groups, and other interested parties. […]
RMT calls for ‘drastic overhaul’ of bus sector
The RMT has said the bus sector needs a ‘drastic overhaul’ if it is to improve in the future. The Transport Select committee has told the government they need to do more to improve bus services across the country. £1bn made available to local authorities for their Bus Service Improvement Plans ‘is simply not enough […]
Shropshire Council starts consultation on new walking and cycling routes
People will soon be able to share their thoughts about an ambitious proposed network of new and upgraded walking and cycling routes across Shropshire – including new cycle lanes, footpaths, crossings and bridges. A six-week consultation into Shropshire’s draft first Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) will start on 17 April [2023]. An LCWIP […]
Devon will spend ‘every penny’ of extra £9.4 million on improving highway network
Devon County Council has said that ‘every penny’ of the extra £9.4 million it has received from the Chancellor’s budget will be spent on improving the highway network and making sure Devon’s roads are more resilient. Earlier this month the council learned that the county’s share of the additional £200 million capital funding from the […]
Powys roads winter service review agreed by cabinet
Proposals to review the way Powys roads are serviced during the winter months were considered and agreed by Powys County Council’s Cabinet this week. The road network within Powys stretches more than 5,500 km and is made up of county roads (maintained and managed by Powys County council) and trunk roads (maintained and managed by […]
Rochdale Borough Council improves pothole repair times
Rochdale Borough Council has boosted pothole repair times by almost 20%, nearly a year after the service was brought in-house to drive improvements. A number of highways services, which were previously delivered by external contractors, were brought back into council control in March 2022 to give the authority more flexibility over how it maintains and […]
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council announces major funding for highways and transport as part of capital programme
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Members have agreed a £27.665m Capital Programme for Highways, Transportation and Strategic Projects in 2023/24 – continuing the Council’s significant investment in these priority areas into the next financial year. Cabinet approved the programme at their meeting this week, making capital allocations of £10.725m (Highways Technical Services) and £16.940m (Strategic Projects) for […]
National Highways transforms its land and verges alongside M4
National Highways has said it is working towards transforming its verges and land alongside the M4 in Wiltshire and the A46 near Bath to improve habitats for bees, butterflies…and otters. Areas of wild and unproductive vegetation are being removed from the roadsides and re-seeded with native grasses and wildflowers over the coming weeks to create […]