Bringing residents together to make Hackney main roads work for everyone
Hackney Council has launched a new type of engagement with residents, which brings together 22 local people, selected to reflect the diversity of Hackney’s population and range of views, to explore key transport issues in the borough. Participants will take part in four workshops, where they will work through complex issues, hear from experts, and […]
“Cumberland Go” Rolls Out, New Bus Services Take Off
Cumberland Council has announced the launch of several new subsidised bus services and the continuation of successful 2024 routes, delivered in a phased rollout beginning this November. This initiative is part of the council’s ongoing commitment to improving public transport across the region and is backed by £3.55 million in government funding. The new services […]
WJ, Re-flow, National Highwas and Surrey CC among the winners at the Highways UK Excellence Awards
WJ Group, Re-flow and National Highways as well as Surrey CC were among the winners at ast night’s Highways UK Excellence Awards. Paul Aldridge, Sustainability Director at WJ Group was awarded the Laureate-Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to significantly improving sustainability and reducing carbon at WJ Group but in the wider highway maintenance industry […]
Management of Lower Thames Crossing will stay with National Highways, says Nick Harris
The management and oversight of the Lower Thames Crossing will stay with National Highways, according to its Chief Executive, Nick Harris. Speaking at Highways UK 2025 today, Mr Harris said that reports earlier in the week suggesting that the oversight and management of the Lower Thames Crossing will move to the DfT, were not correct.. […]
Wiltshire Council’s latest micro asphalt road treatment programme under way across the county – with much more to come
Wiltshire Council is repairing and extending the life of more roads around the county, with its latest micro asphalt treatment programme under way. Micro-asphalt surface treatment is a fast and cost-effective way to maintain and improve road surfaces. It helps extend the life of roads by sealing them to prevent water damage and by restoring […]
New Kent campaign shines a light on road safety
Kent County Council is launching its annual ‘Be Bright Be Seen’ campaign to help keep children safe and visible on the roads. In partnership with KMFM, the campaign is distributing 25,000 reflective tags to school pupils across the county. These tags are designed to be attached to dark school uniforms, coats, and bags, making children […]
Leadership team completed at Highway Care with senior appointments
Highway Care, the specialist in barrier systems and innovative solutions for road, worker and public realm safety, has completed its new senior leadership structure following the company’s acquisition by Ramudden Global earlier this year. Combining strategic new appointments with the experience of directors that have been embedded in the business for decades, the new leadership […]
Fife Council reports improvements in roads maintenance
Councillors at Fife Council’s Environment, Transportation and Climate Change Scrutiny Committee have heard of significant improvements being made in repairing the Kingdom’s roads. The Roads Maintenance Performance Report for 2024/25 shows a 33% increase in pothole repairs compared to 2022/23, with over 12,000 defects fixed across Fife’s 2,500km road network. The council categorises road defects […]
Derby Council to procure new vehicle maintenance contract
Derby City Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve plans to procure and award a new contract for the routine and reactive maintenance of its Highways Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) fleet and associated plant and equipment, aimed at ensuring the Council continues to meet legal standards and operational demands across its vehicle fleet. The proposals […]
Council to trial pothole repair blitz as part of £83 million road maintenance programme
The Devon County Council highways team will carry out a repair blitz on potholes in a few trial areas of the country following a decision by councillors this week. While approving an £83 million programme of capital funded highway maintenance schemes, our Cabinet heard from Councillor Dan Thomas, Cabinet Member for Highways, who stated that […]