Kier to offer apprenticeships to prisoners following ground-breaking law change
Kier is one of the first employers in England to offer apprenticeship opportunities to prisoners, following a crucial law change, which means prisoners can now earn while they learn. Announced earlier this year, the law has changed this month (October) and it means that prisoners at open prisons will be able to take advantage of […]
UK will fail to deliver the EV infrastructure needed by 2030, according to new research
The UK will fail to deliver the volume of electric vehicle charging infrastructure by 2030, according to a new report by vehicle financing company, Novuna Vehicle Solutions. The Electric Vehicle Ecosystem (EVE) Report, which includes insights from over 2,000 motorist interviews, together with in-depth analysis of public data, reveals that the number of electric cars […]
University of Birmingham experts address the clean air challenge
Policy proposals addressing our global clean air challenge have been set out by University of Birmingham experts during the Conservative Party Conference. In a new report, written with an emphasis on solutions, researchers combine approaches from across the University to set out the policy, technical and behavioural approaches needed to deliver clean air. Designed to […]
South Tyneside on track for improved sustainable travel
Work will start next week (10 October) on the first stage of a £3 million investment programme to improve walking and cycling links at four Metro stations in South Tyneside. The project will get underway at Chichester where improvements will be made to the public space surrounding the Metro station. To minimise disruption as much […]
H6, V6 and V8 road to get the ‘Golden Grid’ treatment in Milton Keynes
Following work on the H5 Portway and H8 Standing Way schemes earlier in the year, three more grid roads in Milton Keynes will receive intensive repairs and maintenance over the next few months, reports the council. Starting with Whitney Roundabout and Oxley Roundabout on the western side of the city, extensive works are being coordinated […]
Time-lapse footage shows removal of 47-metre-long footbridge on the A1 as part of National Highways’ improvements
Some striking time-lapse footage shows a 47-metre-long, 100 tonne footbridge being removed from the A1. The North Dene Bridge between junctions 65 (Birtley) and 66 (Eighton Lodge) was taken down just over a week ago to allow for the construction of additional lanes. The work on the footbridge, which is part of National Highways’ A1 […]
Welsh Minister visits transformational transport projects in South Wales valleys
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Wales David TC Davies has visited one of the Metro Plus projects currently under construction in the South Wales valleys. The Porth Transport Interchange will improve facilities for bus and rail passengers and create a gateway to Porth town centre. The scheme will include 7 operational bus bays, […]
Using innovative sugar cane bollards secures environmental award for Milestone’s Hampshire contract
Milestone Infrastructure, a part of M Group Services’ Transport Division, and HampshireCounty Council are proud to have won a second International Green Apple EnvironmentAward. The award has been presented to Hampshire Highways, a partnership between Milestoneand Hampshire County Council, for its trial of bio-polymer bollards, replacing concreteversions. The bio-polymer product is derived from sugar cane, […]
Clean Air Zone signage unveiled as cameras switched on in Newcastle
New signage and cameras for the Newcastle and Gateshead Clean Air Zone (CAZ) have been installed and are in operation from today – but without any drivers being charged yet. A network of 43 signs and 38 cameras are located at entry points around the boundary of the zone to alert drivers. Additional signage is […]
£5m more for Lincolnshire’s roads
Lincolnshire County Council has voted to spend a further £5m of revenue on much needed road maintenance. The money comes from council areas that have underspent on projected budgetary needs and will now be put into vital roadworks across the county. This latest spate of good news from the council for the roads network follows […]