More flexible support to maintain bus services in Scotland
A new grant will help maintain bus services while passenger numbers recover from the effects of the pandemic. From 1 April, the Network Support Grant will replace the COVID Support Grant, COVID Support Grant – Restart and the Bus Service Operators Grant to secure services as part of wider improvements to attract passengers back over the longer […]
Private parking fines to be capped at £50 in England and Wales
Private parking companies will have to reduce their fines by 50% under rules in a new parking code of practice introduced by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The maximum fine will be reduced from £100 to £50 for most cases in England and Wales, excluding London. Private car parks will also have to display […]
First Rhondda Cynon Taf pilot project to adopt seven private roads gets started
The first scheme within the Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s pilot project to improve and adopt seven private roads across the region is now complete – after resurfacing and drainage improvements were delivered at Trafalgar Terrace in Ystrad. Cabinet Members agreed to the pilot in September 2021, to carry out much-needed improvements at six privately-owned residential […]
Tarmac achieves major award for commitment to inclusion and diversity
Tarmac has been awarded the Clear Assured Silver Standard in recognition of its ongoing dedication to inclusion and diversity. The Clear Assured Standard, from assessment body The Clear Company, is a globally-recognised accreditation. It is awarded to businesses which can demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D) measures which are reflected across both company […]
Government grants permission to Greater Manchester Authorities to delay the implementation of their Clean Air Zone
The Government has granted permission to Greater Manchester Authorities to delay the implementation of their Clean Air Zone. Decisions around the introduction of Clean Air Zones are the responsibility of local authorities, in consultation with residents and local businesses. However, since Greater Manchester’s proposals were submitted in 2019 there have been a number of challenges, […]
Trial improvement scheme in Camden delivers community benefits
New data from Camden council reveals the benefits of council investment, working closely with the community, in Queen’s Crescent. The figures confirm a fall in motor traffic levels, both in the immediate locality and in the wider area following the introduction of trial changes, in May 2021, which aim to make it easier to walk, […]
Bedford Borough Council starts consultation on extra powers for council to enforce against moving traffic offences
As part of the Traffic Management Act (2022), the Government will be giving councils the option to apply for powers to enforce against ‘moving traffic offences’. Currently, only the Police can enforce against these offences. Bedford Borough Council is considering acquiring these powers, and wants to hear the views of local residents, businesses and interested […]
Bus Back Better boost for Warrington
Warrington’s plans to transform bus services have received a huge boost, with the Government announcing that the town is in-line to receive significant Bus Back Better funding. It has not yet been confirmed how much money will be allocated to Warrington. However the announcement – made in the Government’s Levelling Up White Paper – confirms […]
Public consultation into improving transport connections from Bridge of Don to Bridge of Dee in Scotland
A public consultation has started to help the process of identifying options for improving transport connections on the A92 from Bridge of Don to Bridge of Dee. The study, which will particularly focus on active travel and public transport connections, continues the ongoing work of Aberdeen City Council and partners to consider means of locking-in benefits […]
Green transport boost as North Lincolnshire Council trebles fleet of affordable electric mopeds for job seekers
A fleet of clean, green and affordable electric mopeds is being almost trebled – enabling more people the chance to travel to work and training. North Lincolnshire Council is adding 18 new electric mopeds to its current fleet of ten, giving almost three times as many people the ability to get into the workplace. There […]