First phase of new multi-sensor camera technology delivered to ensure safer and greener streets across Hammersmith & Fulham
As part of a £5m project between London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) Council and leading technology solutions and services provider, North, new state-of-the-art CCTV cameras have been installed across the borough. White City Estate and Shepherds Bush Green districts are the first to benefit from the installation of the cameras which monitor a […]
IAT launches new app and updated website for members
The Institute of Asphalt Technology (IAT) has launched a brand-new smartphone app and updated website for its members and those interested in asphalt and highway maintenance. With email fast becoming a difficult means of communication due to volume and spam filters, the IAT recognized the need to bring information straight to its members digitally and […]
York councillors speak out against road fund reductions
Councillors have hit out at new research which shows York’s allocation of national road repair funding has been slashed by almost a third by central government. In 2020/21 York received a total of £4m towards highways maintenance from central government. The council says this was cut by 29.5% (£1.2m) to £2.8m in 2021/22 and this […]
Liverpool City Region announce £1.4m active travel funding
Plans to improve cycling and walking in the Liverpool City Region have been given a boost thanks to a fresh injection of funding. Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced that a new pot of £1.4m funding will help to pay for a variety of active travel projects. This will include detailed local route […]
Essex Council bid brings £1m active travel capability funding to the region
Families, commuters and school children in Essex will be encouraged to take up active travel habits this year as a result of government funding recently awarded to Essex County Council. The £1 million Capability Funding will be used to plan and develop walking and cycling networks over the next 10 years. This will include running […]
Expert panel poses key questions about future roads spending
A group of senior professionals has today published a report raising seven key questions for decision-makers to help guide them towards achieving the best value from future roads spending, in terms of economic, social, environmental and safety outcomes.The group – the Road Investment Scrutiny Panel, comprising professors with a breadth of relevant expertise and experience […]
Blueprint Coalition response to Skidmore review
The Blueprint Coalition, an influential group of local government, environmental and research organisations, has responded to the Skidmore review. The Coalition has welcomed Chris Skidmore MP’s comprehensive review in the ‘Mission Zero’- The Net Zero Review, which recognises the important role of local climate action, and correctly diagnoses the multitude of barriers holding back local net […]
Birmingham council highways worker jailed after £1m fraud
A former council highways worker has been sent to prison for four years and eight months for stealing almost £1m from Birmingham City Council. On 15 December 2022 at Birmingham Crown Court, Tyler Evans pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by abuse of position and another of money laundering. Evans worked for the Highways […]
Islington outlines bold vision for cleaner, greener, healthier streets
Islington Council is announcing exciting plans to bring environmentally-friendly interventions to 70% of the borough, as it continues to tackle the climate emergency and create cleaner, greener, healthier streets for all. The council is marking the start of 2023 by announcing pioneering plans for a network of Liveable Neighbourhoods, new environmental improvements to boost air quality […]
Hull to make cyclists safer on its road network
Cyclists are to be given free bike lights and reflective gear as part of a new road safety project launched by Hull City Council. The ‘Bike Lights for Dark Nights’ initiative is funded by Safer Roads Humber. It aims to reduce collisions on the city’s roads by encouraging more cyclists to ride with lights and […]