CECA signs partnership agreement with Department For Transport
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has signed a partnership agreement with the Department for Transport (DfT) to support the optimal delivery of infrastructure investment across Britain. CECA said that the agreement will enable its members to support the delivery of transport investment as safely, effectively, and efficiently as possible. Commenting, CECA Director of External […]
Light rail operators to get more funding for support as restrictions are lifted
Light rail operators across England will benefit from up to £56 million in government funding to help ensure they continue to run vital services as coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions are lifted, Transport Minister Baroness Vere has announced. The funding will run from 20 July to April 2022, and will support the following operators across the north […]
Kent County Council releases five-year plan for its highway network
A five-year Highways Asset Management Plan for managing Kent’s roads, paths, bridges, drains and lights has been published by Kent County Council (KCC). The new plan aims to bring together the entirety of KCC’s highways assets to provide a safer, more sustainable, and more resilient highway network in the future, said the council. It also […]
CLC calls on contractors to adopt ‘consistent’ approach to mask wearing
The Construction Leadership Council is calling on contractors to adopt a consistent approach across the industry in the relaxation of social distancing and wearing face masks. Industry leaders are urging contractors to continue to supply and expect workers to wear face masks in enclosed spaces like welfare facilities, site offices and meeting rooms when people […]
Leeds City Council unveils ambitious air quality strategy
Leeds City Council has proposed a new air quality strategy that will set stricter targets than national standards and aims to tackle emissions from homes, industry and agriculture as well as transport. Electric bin lorries, a public bike sharing scheme, enhanced enforcement of industrial emissions, citywide engagement, and planning policies requiring greener and better ventilated […]
Coalition welcomes NAO report that says government must work with local authorities to achieve net zero
A coalition of local government, environmental and research organisations has welcomed National Audit Office (NAO) support for increased resourcing to empower local authorities to scale up and coordinate their actions. The NAO report Local government and net zero in England recognises the critical importance of local authorities in achieving net zero and their need for […]
Government launches long-term plan to support ‘evolution and regeneration’ of high streets
The Government has launched a long-term plan to support the evolution and regeneration of high streets. The high streets strategy is a key part of the Prime Minister’s plan to level up and will deliver visible changes to local areas and communities across England, transforming derelict buildings, cleaning up our streets, and supporting a renewed sense […]
Eight companies win places on Highways England’s Commercial and Project Management Services Framework
AECOM, Arcadis, Jacobs and Mott MacDonald are among the companies that have been selected by Highways England as part of its Commercial and Project Management Services Framework. The six-year, £420 million framework has been designed to support the delivery of renewal and enhancement programmes in Road Investment Strategy 2, Highways England’s strategy for investment in […]
Nottinghamshire looks to improve KSI figures
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Future Casualty Reduction Target that will run until 2030 is to be confirmed next week. The council is looking to seek approval for the proposed target to reduce preventable road traffic casualties resulting in Killed or Serious Injuries (KSIs) by 40% by 2030. The report of the Corporate Director, Place sets out […]
Peninsula Transport launches its vision for the future of transport across the South West
Peninsula Transport has launched its vision for the future of transport across the South West, as part of its work in developing a full regional transport strategy. Chair of Peninsula Transport, Councillor Andrea Davis said: “The vision and goals are an important milestone in our work as they will help set the overall direction and […]