New Chair for ADEPT Waste Board
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has announced a new Chair for its Waste Group. Steve Palfrey, Assistant Director for Waste and Environment at Suffolk County Council, will take over from Ian Fielding from January 2021. Mr Palfrey has always played an active role in championing the interests of local […]
Velocity and VolkerHighways use Rhinophalt asphalt preservation to keep Newbury roads in better condition for longer
Local roads in Newbury have received an extension to their lifespan in an initiative to trial innovative treatments by the local authority. Road repair specialist Velocity worked in conjunction with term-maintenance contractor VolkerHighways, initially treating 6,000m2 as part of a 25,000m2 project. As an approved installer of ASI’s Rhinophalt, Velocity are working with local authorities […]
Lincoln bypass due to open this weekend
Lincoln’s new bypass, one of Lincoln’s most anticipated infrastructure projects in decades, will open at the weekend, Lincolnshire County Council has confirmed. Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “I’m really happy to announce that the new Lincoln Eastern Bypass will be officially opening this coming weekend. “This is, without a doubt, one of […]
Half the journeys in London were walked or cycled between April and June says TfL
Nearly half of all journeys in London were walked or cycled between April and June, up from 29% before the pandemic. “Our world-leading Streetspace programme is helping support this shift by enabling more people to safely walk and cycle across the capital.” Will NormanLondon’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner TfL has published new data that shows that […]
Amey Consulting wins deisgn contract for pedestrian and cycle bridge in Nottingham
Amey Consulting has been awarded the design contract for a new pedestrian and cycle bridge crossing Nottingham’s River Trent. The £9.2 million project, funded by the Government’s Transforming Cities Fund, will be delivered on by Nottingham City Council, working closely with Nottinghamshire County Council and Rushcliffe Borough Council. The proposed structure will improve walking and […]
Lower Thames Crossing planning re-submission likely to be April
A revised planning bid for the Lower Thames Crossing is now expected to be resubmitted in April 2021, according to reports. Matt Palmer, executive director for the Lower Thames Crossing project, has since sought to reassure residents and motorists in Kent and Essex challenged by existing traffic problems that the project was still going ahead […]
Motorists still concerned by potholes according to new RAC research
The state of local roads is the the UK’s most widespread motoring concern in 2020 despite a dramatic fall in car use during the pandemic, according to research conducted for the RAC’s annual Report on Motoring. This year’s research highlighted a noticeable increase in the number of drivers who say local roads have deteriorated with […]
Cumbria County Council bring nine apprentices into highways team
Nine young people who joined Cumbria County Council as highways apprentices have now secured full-time jobs with the authority. The hard-working apprentices have all been offered permanent posts with highways teams who maintain the county’s road network. The county council’s apprenticeship scheme underlines the authority’s commitment to investing in training for young people and Cumbria […]
Oxfordshire County Council highways team up for national award
A project which has increased public satisfaction with highway maintenance and helped residents highlight which roads need fixing, has been shortlisted for a national award. Oxfordshire County Council has made the final six in the Association for Public Sector Excellence (APSE) Annual Service Awards 2020 for its work to reform its highways service. It is […]
Swansea’s roads get extra £2 million cash injection
Road improvements and repairs are set to get a extra £2 million investment over the coming months under proposals being seen by Swansea Council’s Cabinet this week. Some of the money is already being earmarked for street re-surfacing across the entire city, starting in Uplands with more to follow in the coming weeks. Mark Thomas, […]