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 […]
Bath & North East Somerset Council to spend extra £950,000 on improving streets, parks and highways
An additional £950,000 may be found to fund more services to improve Bath’s streets, parks and highways. While there has been additional investment in street cleansing over the last two years, neighbourhood services, which include highways maintenance, waste, cleansing, fleet, parks and grounds, have had funding cuts over the last ten years. A report before […]
Road safety action on M6 captures more than 600 offences
More than 600 offences were discovered in a week of action by police and Highways England patrolling the M6 in unmarked HGV ‘supercabs’. Police officers caught 92 drivers using their mobile phone illegally – with one playing online poker and another FaceTiming his partner. Failing to wear a seatbelt was the most common offence with […]
Leadership isn’t just about the individual, it’s about the team, says Martin Duffy on this week’s Highways Voices
Forming a team with the best people around them that have different talent is one of the most important attributes of being a good leader, according to LCRIG Chief Executive and NY Highways Chair, Martin Duffy. He has been speaking as part of this week’s Highways Voices podcast. Mr Duffy said that good leaders are […]