RAC reacts to 2023 reported road casualties statistics
The RAC and other organisations have reacted to the latest Department for Transport figures on road deaths and injuries from 2023. RAC road safety spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “Thankfully, this latest data shows overall casualty and fatality levels are down compared to 12 months earlier, and significantly down on a decade ago – despite a […]
Devon County Council could bring highway services in-house after 2027
Devon County Council could opt to bring one of the largest services it contracts out back in-house by hiring staff to oversee road maintenance. The agreement with Milestone Infrastructure, which carries out work on behalf of Devon County Council, ends in March 2027 and it is not possible to extend the contract, reports the Crediton […]
Campaign groups call on Government to scrap more major road schemes
Campaign groups have urged the government to cancel major road building schemes including the Lower Thames Crossing, amid growing speculation that ministers could divert money earmarked for new roads into rail and other public transport. The Campaign for Better Transport said the government could save £10.5bn from cancelling the Lower Thames Crossing along with the […]
Highway Care’s award-winning SwiftGate gets green light for national roll-out
Highway Care’s SwiftGate automated taper deployment system has received the Worker and Site Safety Initiative Award at the 2024 Highways Awards and has received endorsement for use on the road network in England and Wales by the Department for Transport (DfT), following appropriate guidance document development, after a successful trial with Kier Transportation in Surrey. […]
Active travel takes a step forward in West Sussex
West Sussex County Council has been awarded Level 1 Capability status by Active Travel England (ATE) in recognition of progress the council made over the last year to improve active travel in the county. West Sussex County Council has been awarded Level 1 Capability status by Active Travel England (ATE) in recognition of progress the council […]
Liverpool City Council starts search for highways contractors
Liverpool City Council has started the search for contractors for its Highways Planned Works framework which is used by several local authorities in the region. The framework, which is worth up to £850 million, starts in January 2025 and the council is looking for several contractors to join. The Highways Planned Works Framework will focus […]
Solving operational challenges: ATV contract services’ success story with Re-flow
They offer a range of commercial-landscaping and ecology-led services to exacting standards: Contract Services are known for their dedication to high standards, innovative practices, and reliable client relationships, making them a key player in the UK landscaping and infrastructure sectors. They decided to look for their perfect piece of field management software in response to […]
Places for London selects Fastned as preferred partner for new electric vehicle charging hub joint venture
Places for London – Transport for London’s (TfL) property company – has selected Fastned, the award-winning European ultra-rapid charging company, as its preferred partner for its new joint venture (JV) to help develop several new electric vehicle (EV) ultra-rapid charging hubs across its estate. The joint venture, which will help support the Mayor of London’s […]
The Clearway Group further expands technology capabilities with the launch of Clearway Labs
The Clearway Group has announced the acquisition of LociLabs Limited and the launch of its in-house Innovation Team, Clearway Labs, providing the new standard in Actionable Analytics. The introduction of Clearway Labs will enable Clearway to further develop its suite of IoT devices alongside development, project management, and consultancy services. Custom models can be used […]
East Herts Council’s Air Quality Action Plan receives DEFRA recognition
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has recognised East Herts Council’s Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) as an example of best practice. The council’s plan is now included on DEFRA’s website to help other councils develop their own approaches to improving air quality. East Herts is one of 236 councils in the […]