Bromley residents catch 1,000 ‘speeding’ drivers with speed gun
Residents in Bromley have said the authorities have done nothing to stop speeding cars despite sending police more than a thousand reports of vehicles breaking the limit. People living on Siward Road and Godwin Road near the town centre in South East London say that drivers use their roads as short cuts, says the BBC. […]
Hertfordshire weighing up impact of pavement parking ban
In January the Government signalled that it was set to legislate to enable transport authorities to restrict and enforce pavement parking. Hertfordshire Cllr Alistair Willoughby (pictued) put the spotlight on pavement parking at a meeting of the full council.He submitted a motion, which was not debated at the meeting, that acknowledged the obstructions caused by […]
Norfolk County Council invests in community led highway improvements across the county
Norfolk County Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local communities with the approval of 99 new highway improvement schemes for 2026-27, delivered in partnership with town and parish councils across Norfolk. Papers published today ahead of next month’s Cabinet meeting highlight how the Parish Partnership Programme, now entering its 15th year, gives local communities […]
Devon prioritising roads in £839m budget
Devon County Council has agreed its budget for the next financial year, and set out how services will be funded from April 2026. Spending on highways maintenance will rise to £32.4m in 2026/27, an increase of £2m. The Council also agreed an additional £4m investment for highways maintenance over the next financial year. This will […]
MPs to quiz transport and tech firms on integrated journeys
The Transport Committee is to explore how transport operators and technology companies can help to make integrated transport a reality in the UK. Tomorrow morning at 09:15 the Committee will hear from representatives of bus, electric bike and transport technology firms as it continues its inquiry into joined-up journeys. The inquiry is examining how Government can shape transport services, networks and […]
Reading Borough Council announces consultation on new transport plans
Proposals to improve bus journeys and general traffic flows on a key commuter route into east Reading have been welcomed by Reading Council. The proposals by Wokingham Borough Council include additional bus priority measures on the approach to east Reading on the Wokingham side. On the Reading side, the Council is proposing a revision of […]
Leeds becomes first Yorkshire council to trial new EV charging technology
Leeds City Council is the first council in Yorkshire to make ‘cross-pavement’ EV charging available to residents. Up to 115,000 households without off-street parking can now apply for an installation, allowing them to charge from their home supply. The scheme is expected to dramatically accelerate EV adoption in the city, improving air quality for thousands […]
Fix it before it breaks: A local government guide to proactive asset management
Local councils in the UK are facing a range of challenges, from ageing road networks, to rising repair costs, shrinking budgets and growing public frustration – all of which pile pressure on day-to-day operations, says Chris Newson, Business Development – Strategic Asset Management at Brightly Software. Too often, councils continue to respond to these issues […]
GreenMobility pilots smoke detection tech in shared EV fleet
GreenMobility is cracking down on smoking in its EV fleet. The electric car-sharing operator is equipping 1,200 cars, vans and minibuses with smoke and damage detection modules from shared mobility technology company Invers. The rollout begins this month with a pilot programme set to run for up to 18 months, aiming to enhance vehicle protection, boost uptime and […]
Bridge strengthening works complete in South Staffordshire
Work to strengthen a road bridge in Enville has now completed. This £300,000 Staffordshire County Council scheme saw highways crews reinforce the Morfe Mill bridge, which sits on Morfe House Lane. To extend the structure’s lifespan, crews installed a new concrete saddle and parapets and carried out brickwork repairs and repointing. Work was also done to protect the bridge’s foundations against erosion caused by fast-moving water. Morfe Mill Bridge is […]