Councillors to get 50% cash boost for local highways schemes of their choice in Cheshire East
Elected members of Cheshire East Council will have more cash to spend on highways projects in their local wards next year. Ward member budgets, introduced in 2021, will increase by 50% from £4,200 to £6,500. The change will empower elected members to prioritise local highway investment and call upon their own budgets to help finance […]
Balfour Beatty appointed as sole contractor to Scape Civil Engineering frameworks worth up to a combined value of £4 billion
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today announces that it has been appointed as the sole contractor to both the SCAPE Civil Engineering framework, covering England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the SCAPE Scotland Civil Engineering framework, covering the entirety of Scotland. The frameworks are worth up to £3.25 billion and £750 million, respectively. Both […]
Call for climate response to guide transport investment for the South East region
The plan for transport in the South East should focus more on the climate emergency, with more emphasis on reducing traffic, improving public transport and investment in walking and cycling infrastructure. In its response to the draft Strategic Investment Plan for the region, the council says the new plan does not reflect the need for urgent […]
Kier Highways starts two new seven-year contracts across Northamptonshire
Kier Highways has mobilised its two highways services contracts with new clients, North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) and West Northamptonshire Council (WNC). This week, the contractor rolls out plans to accelerate maintenance across the whole county. Approximately 300 employees will operate the two contracts on behalf of the unitary authorities for seven years. The contracts have […]
Henry Williams & Son celebrates audit success
Specialist highways contractor, Henry Williams & Son, has achieved a ‘clean bill of health’ following recent ISO 9001, ISO 45001, NHSS13 and CE Mark audits. The company got through all the audits with no major or minor non-conformances, and no observations or opportunities for improvement raised. The ISO 9001 quality management system is the most […]
Prison event highlights why giving a ‘second chance’ should be high up on the boardroom agenda
A national conference hosted by Solar Gates UK at their Kent head office, on 15th September to over 200 delegates has detailed how businesses have successfully adopted a more open approach to their recruitment and personnel cultures, to help give prison leavers a ‘second chance’ while benefitting their own business mission. In an emotionally charged […]
Nottingham City Transport promotes the economic benefits of catching the bus
Nottingham City Council has been communicating the economic benefits of catching the bus as part of its Catch the Bus Month campaign. The council has said that the bus is one of the most sustainable travel options. However, it is not only an environmentally friendly travel option, but also boasts fantastic economic benefits. According to […]
Warwickshire County Council launches Great Big Green Week to encourage active travel
Warwickshire County Council is supporting residents to embrace active travel as part of its Great Big Green Week, aimed at improving the environment in the region. Extensive research has shown that a large proportion of the UKs carbon emissions come from car journeys and that close to 60% of these car journeys are under 5 […]
Government launches net zero review
The government’s independent review into the delivery of net zero climate commitments has launched this week with a focus on ensuring the UK’s fight against climate change maximises economic growth, while increasing energy security and affordability for consumers and businesses. The UK’s target to reach net zero by 2050 remains in place. Former Energy Minister […]
Coventry Council latest local authority to apply for moving traffic enforcement powers
Coventry Council is applying moving traffic enforcement powers to help make its roads safer and reduce congestion. The powers would also be in addition to those the Council currently has to enforce parking on yellow lines and driving in bus lanes. The Council is now able to apply for moving traffic enforcement powers which are […]