Road workers help transform over-grown school yard into ‘dream’ playground
Road workers transform over-grown school yard into dream playground after a lack-lustre school yard has been turned into a dream playground where children’s imaginations can run wild thanks to a team of volunteers from a nearby Highways England road scheme. Pupils were treated to a stage, den area, bug hotels and even a mud kitchen […]
Cumbria County Council to consider ‘eco-charge’ for the Lake District’s busy roads
Further calls have been made in Cumbria for an eco-charge as a solution to help ease congestion in the Lake District area of the county during busy periods. Cumbria County Council member for Keswick Tony Lywood is calling for a charge to vehicles from outside Cumbria for the roads that are becoming gridlocked on bank […]
Government must do more to help councils to decarbonise, says campaign group
The government must do more to enable councils to play their part in decarbonising the UK, campaign group Friends of the Earth has said. The call comes after a new BBC survey found that over a third of councils are supporting policies that could increase carbon emissions, such as new roads or airport expansion, despite almost 90% […]
City of Edinburgh proposes reform for its public transport companies
Recommendations for the reform of Edinburgh’s Transport Arm’s Length External Organisations (ALEOs) would deliver a more efficient, better integrated public transport offering while retaining the identities of the Capital’s much-loved transport companies, according to a new report. Reform of Transport Arm’s Length External Organisations, to be considered by Transport and Environment Committee this week, proposes […]
UK-first electric vehicle smart charging scheme starts in Shropshire
Shropshire is one of four regions to take part in the world-leading scheme to demonstrate how smart technology can be integrated into public EV chargers across the UK, to support the green energy revolution and collectively save consumers millions of pounds in the process. Shropshire was chosen due to reported high demand for public EV […]
VolkerFitzpatrick complete new bridge at Brent Cross West station
A new overbridge, to provide the public with a pedestrian and cycleway crossing over the Midland Main Line, at Brent Cross West, has taken another step towards completion. At the beginning of August, the second part of the overbridge was lifted into place. The first – eastern – half was assembled in April, before being lifted […]
Road Safety Partnership launches to create a safer Warwickshire
Partners in Warwickshire are showing their commitment to reducing the numbers of people killed or seriously injured on our roads by joining together to form a new Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership. Chaired by Warwickshire’s PCC Philip Seccombe, the partnership includes Warwickshire Police, Warwickshire County Council, Borough/ District and Parish Councils, Warwickshire, Fire and Rescue Service, […]
Rubber waste destined for landfill put to good use repairing Southampton’s roads
Southampton City Council, and highways partner Balfour Beatty Living Places, are pioneering the use of Rubber Modified Asphalt to reduce the environmental impact of highways maintenance activities. Southampton City Council recently approved an additional £10m investment to resurface residential roads and pavements across the city – boosting investment to a record £22m over the next […]
Highways England looks to nature alongside junction improvement
Contractors upgrading junction 25 of the M25 on behalf of Highways England, had a pleasant surprise recently when they discovered stockpiles of soil had become the home to a variety of wildflowers. Aside from showcasing their natural beauty, these native species of flora and fauna, which include native species of daises and poppies, provide a […]
Stakeholders encouraged to have their say as part of review of the Traffic Commissioner’s function
Stakeholders are being encouraged to have their say as part of a review of the Traffic Commissioner function launched by the Government. The eight Traffic Commissioners (TCs) have responsibility in their region or county for the licensing and regulation of those who operate heavy goods vehicles, buses and coaches, and the registration of local bus services. They are assisted […]