We can and should go further to reduce air pollution says Chief Medical Officer
The country can and should go further to reduce air pollution – and it is technically possible to do so, says England’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Professor Chris Whitty, in his annual report published today (Thursday 8 December 2022). Outdoor air pollution in England has reduced significantly since the 1980s – but it still poses […]
Board of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority moves forward key transport projects
The Board of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has given the green light to several key recommendations from the Transport & Infrastructure Committee. One of its priorities is the Wisbech Rail scheme where the Board approved the drawdown of £80,000 from the Medium-Term Financial Plan to develop an Options Assessment Report. The Options Assessment […]
Councils prepare for deep freeze with 1.4 million tonnes of salt at the ready
Councils are preparing for a period of plummeting temperatures, with 1.4 million tonnes of salt stockpiled across the country ready to treat icy roads and pavements. The Local Government Association’s (LGA) annual weather resilience survey found that on average local areas had eight gritting lorries as well as quad bikes, tractors and snow blowers on […]
North and West Norfolk first to benefit from increased bus services
The first bus services in Norfolk to benefit from funding secured from the Department for Transport are in operation. The Coastliner 36 service, operated by Lynx, will continue to run its summer timetable throughout the winter months. This means that on Sundays and Public Holidays there will be an hourly service running from King’s Lynn […]
Blueprints for improving travel and transport in Grantham, Sleaford, Skegness and Mablethorpe revealed
Town centre improvements, better public transport and improved facilities for cyclists and pedestrians are all part of the new vision for transport in Grantham, Sleaford, Skegness and Mablethorpe. Lincolnshire County Council, working in partnership with local district councils, has drawn up three new strategies – one for Grantham, one Sleaford, and one for Skegness and […]
Yorkshire Highway Alliance starts search for highways contractors
The Yorkshire Highway Alliance has started the search for highways contractors for its major works contractor framework, which is for all highway works over £7 million. Works include construction works, consultative engineering and construction services, reports New Civil Engineer. Conducted on behalf of Alliance, the tender will be managed by Leeds City Council with the […]
TfW using AI to improve bus network
Transport for Wales has partnered with mobility intelligence company Cityswift to use AI technology to improve the experience for bus passengers in Wales. Transport for Wales has partnered with mobility intelligence company Cityswift to use AI technology to improve the experience for bus passengers in Wales. TfW are on transformational journey to improve public transport […]
WJ adopts Re-flow field management software as part of future vision
The team at Re-flow are proud to announce the addition of WJ – the UK’s leading specialist road marking business as the latest addition to their growing community of hundreds of businesses across the country. Operating on a national scale, WJ are experts in installation and removal of permanent and temporary road markings, road studs, […]
Thatcham Research partners with Toyota on pioneering Hydrogen Hilux project
Thatcham Research is working closely with Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd (TMUK) and a consortium of specialist industry partners to develop a hydrogen version of Toyota’s iconic Hilux pick-up. To prepare the Hilux for the UK market, Thatcham Research insurance risk intelligence and engineering expertise will be required to assess the repair and safety implications […]
CIHT receives Engineering Council approval for a further five years
The Engineering Council recently conducted a review of CIHT’s professional registration procedures and confirmed that the Institution’s professional review licence will be extended for the full 5-year period to 2027. Richard Llewellyn, Chair of CIHT’s Education and Professional Development Strategy Board said ‘One of CIHT’s primary objectives is to support its members’ professional development and […]