Shapps calls for a ‘reframing of the narrative’ around green vehicles
The UK can ‘reframe the narrative’ around green vehicles and show that this generation can drive the transition to zero carbon road transport, according to Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps. Speaking at the LowCVP’s Annual Conference online yesterday, Mr Shapps said that the Covid-19 pandemic ‘has given us a unique opportunity to rethink the way we […]
Ringway ahead of schedule with Bracknell Forest dual carriageway
Ringway Bracknell Forest has completed a new dual carriageway on the A322 two months ahead of schedule and to budget despite the challenges of the pandemic. The project saw two lanes being added, a central reservation and traffic lights to a 1km single carriageway road. Before, the road was a bottleneck, being the only section […]
Former Alstom MD joins Skanska to lead its infrastructure business
Skanska has announced the arrival of Jonathan Willcock to lead its infrastructure business and join its senior leadership team. Mr Willcock was Managing Director of Alstom’s systems, signalling and infrastructure business for seven years. Previously he has held senior roles at train operating company Go-Ahead Group, and Vinci, where he helped to develop its nuclear […]
Aggregate Industries receives ISO 45001 for commitment to protecting its employees
Asphalt specialist, Aggregate Industries, has received international ISO 45001 Standard in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI) for its company-wide commitment to proactively working to protect its employees. ISO 45001 is the world’s first International Standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S), providing a framework to increase safety, […]
Welsh Government pledges £9 million to help support town centres after pandemic
The Welsh Government has given £9 million to help town centres in Wales recover following the Coronavirus. Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government, Hannah Blythyn has announced up to £5.3 million from the Transforming Towns programme will be used to fund adaptions in town centres to support traders and improve public safety in response […]
Bath & North East Somerset Council reveals transport plans help tackle ‘climate emergency’
New plans to tackle the ‘Climate Emergency’ declared by Bath & North East Somerset Council to and improve people’s health by reducing vehicle use, promoting active travel and creating liveable communities, are to be considered by the council. It has developed three complementary strategies for low traffic neighbourhoods, residents’ parking schemes and electric vehicle charging. […]
Swarco wins contract to install EV taxi charging infrastructure across the North East
Ten new rapid EV taxi charging points will be installed across North East England after funding from the Government’s Ultra Low Emissions Taxi Infrastructure Scheme. Swarco has won the control to install the charging units which will be ten new eVolt 50kW rapid charging stations will be for the use of taxis and private hire […]
Proposed £20 million increase for Gloucestershire highways budget
Gloucestershire County Council will be able to invest an extra £20 million in highway works if a new proposal made to its Cabinet is approved next week. It is being asked to improve a highways capital budget increase of £19.87million, plus £410,000 to develop a model to provide better understanding of future demand and analyse […]
Multi-million pound investment to create thousands of new flood and coastal defences
Over £5.2 billion is to be invested to create 2,000 new flood and coastal defences as part of the Government’s long-term plan to tackle the risks of flooding and coastal erosion. The plans also include £200 million for innovative projects such as sustainable drainage systems and nature-based solutions like temporary or permanent water storage areas […]
Liverpool makes significant progress with huge programme of highway works
A £9 million highways maintenance programme has started in Liverpool, as part of a £100 million programme. Essential repairs will begin on a number of key routes across the city, including one which connects the city centre to the M62. The roadworks are the latest phase of Liverpool City Council’s Better Roads programme and takes […]