Stephen Flynn unable to confirm Transport Scotland merger job cuts
Scotland’s Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn was unable to say if Transport Scotland being merged with the Scottish Government would result in job cuts when he .appeared before Holyrood’s Transport Committee on Wednesday, says Aberdeen Live. His appearance, his first since taking on the brief, comes after First Minister John Swinney confirmed in his Programme for Government that the country’s […]
Young drivers signal growing appetite for electric cars as World EV Day highlights the future of motoring
Electric vehicles are taking centre stage today as the automotive industry marks World EV Day, with new research suggesting that younger drivers are increasingly viewing electric cars as the natural choice rather than an alternative to petrol and diesel. World EV Day, held annually on 9 September, is a global campaign designed to promote electric […]
Birmingham: M42 to close next weekend for HS2 building work
The M42 will be closed next weekend between Junctions 6 and 9 for planned HS2 works – and National Highways is taking the opportunity to demolish an ageing bridge, as Highways News reported last month. The closure is expected to cause disruption for commuters and drivers travelling to Birmingham Airport, Birmingham International station and the […]
New data confirms children’s health improved due to Mayor of London’s policies
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has hailed a decade of change on London’s school run, as new TfL data shows there are now an average of 73,915 fewer car trips on each school day than when the Mayor took office ten years ago. Across the capital, more children are walking, wheeling and cycling to […]
Air conditioning to be installed in all London bus driver cabs by May 2027
TfL and Unite the Union have reached a groundbreaking agreement to install air conditioning in all bus driver cabs by the end of May 2027. The agreement forms a key part of the work of the ‘Extreme Weather Taskforce’, which brings together representatives from TfL, Unite, London’s bus operators and the Greater London Authority to […]
HERE-SBD EV Index 2026: UK drivers are increasingly positive about EVs
British drivers are among the most interested in EVs, but the interest is not yet translating into purchase intent, according to the HERE-SBD EV Index 2026. While 38% of non-EV drivers say they are much more likely to consider an EV than a year ago, only 18% say an EV is the vehicle they are […]
Buckinghamshire Council publishes Highways Maintenance Transparency Report
Buckinghamshire Council has published its 2026 to 2027 Highways Maintenance Transparency Report, providing residents and stakeholders with key information about how the county’s roads and other highway assets are maintained. The report has been published as part of a new national initiative to improve transparency and accountability in highway maintenance. It sets out the condition […]
A little knowledge goes a long way: LCRIG launches Knowledge & Innovation Network
LCRIG has launched the Knowledge & Innovation Network, bringing together trusted sector intelligence, practical guidance and valuable insight in one place. The Knowledge & Innovation Network brings together: • Local Authority intelligence• Procurement routes and frameworks• Funding and grants• Local Government Reorganisation• Operating models• Road condition guidance• Practical resources. At the heart of the Knowledge & […]
North Northamptonshire unveils local roads major investment and maintenance programme
North Northamptonshire Council has published its Highways Maintenance Transparency Report 2026-27 setting out how it is investing in and maintaining the area’s extensive road network. The report, published on the council’s website and submitted to the Department for Transport, highlights the scale of the network which includes more than 1850km of roads, almost 2000km of footways, 791 […]
West Northamptonshire cabinet considering new traffic enforcement sites
Ten new locations across West Northamptonshire have been identified for traffic enforcement as part of the council’s ongoing work to improve road safety and keep traffic moving. A report setting out the next phase of the programme will be considered by Cabinet on Tuesday 15 September. The proposals follow the success of current enforcement activity at […]