Wolverhampton issues tender for Black Country Highways Works Framework
The City of Wolverhampton Council, on behalf of Black Country Transport, is the Contracting Authority for the Black Country Highways Works Framework, in partnership with the following Partner Organisations: • Birmingham City Council• Dudley MBC• Sandwell MBC• Walsall MBC• City of Wolverhampton Council• Wolverhampton Homes• West Midlands Combined Authority The new procurement exercise is for […]
Suffolk County Council announces £63m A12 highway improvement proposals
Suffolk County Council has unveiled a full planning application for a package of highway improvements worth in the region of £63 million along the A12. The works will be between the A12/A14 Seven Hills Junction and Woods Lane junction north of Woodbridge. They aim to enhance transport connectivity, safety, and accessibility for all users, including […]
Dart Charge accounts for one fifth of all fleet fines
Fleet management specialist Hudson Kapel has found that Dartford Crossing Charge fines make up 20% of all fleet penalties in the UK. Business Motoring says that private parking fines were the largest category of fleet fines, accounting for 35.5% of the total between August and October 2025, down from 37% in the same period last […]
SRL introduces three new recruits
A new regional director and two new business development managers have been appointed by SRLTraffic Systems to support traffic management customers throughout the UK. Paul Hamblin (pictured, left) joins Europe’s largest manufacturer and supplier of temporary and portable intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions as regional director for the central region, overseeing depots inSolihull, Nottingham, Wigan, […]
Econ Engineering appoints business leader as non-executive director
Leading lawyer Tim Cross has been appointed as a non-executive director by Econ Engineering. Tim is a real estate specialist who has enjoyed a successful 40 year legal career, most recently as managing partner at Langleys and then through its subsequent takeover by national firm Knights. He will provide expert consultancy to the Econ board, […]
Transport Committee accuses Government of lacking ambition to revive England’s bus services
The Transport Committee has criticised the Government’s response to its report on improving bus services, saying it shows a lack of ambition and risks missing an opportunity to improve connectivity across England. The Committee’s report, published in August, highlighted how bus services are the country’s most-used form of public transport. Despite this, Department for Transport (DfT) data shows […]
Valerann completes awards ‘Grand Slam’
Valerann have completed an unheralded ‘grand slam’ of industry awards after winning the IBTTA Toll Excellence Award and this week claiming the European Commission’s Excellence in Road Safety prize. Last month the BBC ran a feature on the company’s prediction software on its Tech Now news programme. Valerann won the Commission’s Award in the Technology category, and […]
Orwell Bridge project wins Outstanding Achievement Award at National Highways ACE “Better Together” Awards
Winvic Construction Ltd has been recognised for its industry-leading approach to collaboration and project delivery, with the Orwell Bridge Westbound Joint Replacement project winning the Judges’ Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s National Highways Asset Community East (ACE) “Better Together” Awards. The judges selected the Orwell Bridge project for its exemplary demonstration of collaboration, customer focus, and stakeholder […]
LCRIG confirms panellists for AI Applications in Severe Weather Management webinar
Local authority leaders and climate adaptation experts are set to join LCRIG’s upcoming webinar exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) could transform the way we monitor, predict, and respond to severe weather events. Delivered by LCRIG, in collaboration with Colas, sponsor of the forthcoming AI Mini-Guide focused on Severe Weather – the AI Applications for Severe […]
ADEPT issues statement on the National Audit Office’s Home to School Transport report
Ann Carruthers, the Immediate Past President of ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport), has issued a statement in response to the National Audit Office’s Home to School Transport report. “Home to school transport is an invaluable service without which many children simply could not access education,” she says. “ADEPT welcomes the […]