State of roads a top priority in forthcoming local elections
The state of Wales’ roads are the top priority for the people of the country in the forthcoming council election, an Ipsos poll has shown. Approximately 60% of people in Wales agreed that the condition of their roads needed improving, making it their top priority. Wales’ figure was the highest across the UK apart from Scotland and […]
GRIDSERVE opens newest Electric Forecourt in Norwich
GRIDSERVE, the tech-enabled sustainable business that runs the GRIDSERVE Electric Highway – one of the UK’s leading electric charging networks, has opened a new state-of-the-art Compact Electric Forecourt® in Norwich. The first-of-its-kind EV experience facility delivers the latest charging technology, supplied by 100% renewable energy, and helps to pave the way for mass EV adoption well ahead of the 2030 ban on new petrol and […]
Ertico starts its search for new host cities for ITS World and European congresses
ERTICO has opened its Call for Tender to Host the next two European and the next World Congresses on Intelligent Transport Systems & Services (ITS) for the years 2025-2026 (European Congresses) – 2027 (World Congress in the EMEA region). The Host city joins the extended ITS family of cities worldwide. “Every Host city has felt […]
WSP appointed by National Highways to support delivery of net zero advisory plan
WSP, one the UK’s leading engineering professional services consultancies, is to advise National Highways for the next two years on the delivery of the ambitious commitments within its net zero plan. Launched in July 2021, National Highways’ Net Zero Highways plan is one of the most ambitious strategies in the UK infrastructure sector and WSP, […]
Will Britain set to retire from Blackpool Council
Will Britain, the founder of LCRIG, has announced his retirement after 43 years service at Blackpool Council. Mr Britain, who is Head of Highways and Traffic Management Services at the local authority, will retire at the end of May. After starting his career as a Junior Trainee Technician in June 1979 Will has held a variety of […]
BEAR Scotland awarded North West Network Management Contract by Transport Scotland
Breedon Group has announced that its associate company, BEAR Scotland (“BEAR”), has been awarded the North West Network Management Contract by Transport Scotland. BEAR has been responsible for trunk roads in the North West of Scotland since 2013, and this new Network Management Contract, starting on 16th August 2022, will run for at least eight […]
Amey secures North East roads contract in Scotland
Amey has been named by Transport Scotland as the preferred bidder to take over its improved roads maintenance contracts in the North East. The contract, worth up to an estimated £540m will begin on 16 August and run for eight years with a potential to extend for a further four years. The maintenance work Amey […]
More than £12 million in compensation paid to motorists between 2018-202, says What Car? report
Councils and road authorities across Britain paid out more than £12 million in compensation to motorists between 2018 and 2021 for damage caused by poor road surfaces and potholes. The figure was revealed following a What Car? investigation, which also showed that motorists logged more than 145,000 compensation claims for vehicle damage during that period. Of those claims, 37,366 […]
RSTA report progress in discussion with clients over hyperinflation challenges
Member companies have reported a positive dialogue with their clients over the issue of hyperinflation and the effect it is having on bitumen and oil prices. They have been reporting their experiences in the surface treatment sector over the last three-four weeks, which have resulted in positive discussions with their clients. Most are being receptive […]
Dorset Council starts programme of proactive road maintenance
Dorset Council has started a programme of proactive road maintenance in the county. This financial year, the Department for Transport funding dedicated to carriageway maintenance in the council area will be £11.6m. On top of this, Dorset Council Cabinet awarded £6.7m of additional investment into highway maintenance – with around £4.6m being invested in proactive, […]