Detailed transparency report on highways maintenance published
Cambridgeshire County Council has issued a response to a request by the Department for Transport (DfT) for local highway authorities to produce detailed transparency reports on maintenance activities to secure additional funding. Under the new requirements, 25% of the £500 million additional maintenance funding from Government for 2025-26 is contingent on authorities publishing reports by […]
Twelve of England’s regional mayors back plan for ‘national active travel network
Twelve of England’s regional mayors have signed up to an unprecedented plan to create a “national active travel network”, focusing initially on helping children to walk, cycle or scoot to school safely. The scheme, which involves all non-London regional mayors other than one from Reform UK, is intended to fit into wider efforts to devolve […]
York and North Yorkshire Mayor doubles investment in Active Travel schemes
Groups across York and North Yorkshire will be able to bid for a share of a new £4 million fund to encourage more active travel across the region. York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority approved the Mayor’s Active Travel Fund at a meeting on Monday 30 June when members also approved the motion to appoint […]
EU funded project X_HeERO to host first webinar on next gen eCall
All stakeholders interested in Next Generation eCall (NG eCall) are invited to register now for the first webinar organised by the European X_HeERO project. X_HeERO Webinar #1: PSAP Upgrade Support for NG eCallTuesday, 8 July 2025, 11:00-12:00Online via Teams According to an Amendment to Delegated Act No. 305/2013 existing eCall infrastructure must be enabled for […]
Gen Z urged to speak up about dangerous driving
As road traffic accidents remain the number one killer of young adults in the UK, Admiral is urging Gen Z to break the silence around unsafe driving amidst growing pressure on the government to introduce restrictions for new drivers. While calls for Graduated Driving Licences (GDLs) continues – a new campaign from the insurer calls […]
Dunfermline launches new cycling guide
A new Guide to Cycling Around Dunfermline has been launched to encourage more people to explore the city and its surroundings by bike. Dunfermline is an excellent base for road and gravel cycling, with a range of scenic routes and historic sites that make the area a popular destination for cyclists. The city is surrounded […]
Oxfordshire: Road marking work in progress after first phase of major highway maintenance programme completed
The first phase of a major road maintenance programme in Oxfordshire has been completed on schedule, despite hold-ups due to weather. Road users are now being asked to watch out for the next stage, which will involve highway crews repainting the lines and markings, and installing reflective road studs in the coming weeks. Phase one […]
Amey secures appointment to National Highways’ Specialist Professional and Technical Services 3 Framework
Amey, alongside its strategic partner, SYSTRA, an international transport and infrastructure engineering organisation, have been awarded a place on the National Highways’ Specialist Professional and Technical Services 3 (SPaTS3) Framework. Amey’s appointment to the framework, which has an estimated maximum value of up to £495m, builds on its successful involvement in SPaTS2, the previous iteration […]
Long story short: New report find UK’s motorway system is far behind peer European nations in terms of length
A new report from the Council on Geostrategy’s Caudwell Strong Britain programme argues that planning and policy barriers are holding back the UK’s national objectives to secure economic growth and prosperity. The research finds Britain is struggling to build the major infrastructure projects it needs to achieve growth and prosperity.Examples cited include the Elizabeth Line, […]
LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival – Welcome the debutants
Every year, the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival brings together local authorities, industry partners, and suppliers to share practical innovation and real-world solutions – and 2025 is no exception. With new launches, live demonstrations, and first-look previews, this year’s event offers even more opportunities to engage with what’s new and next for the sector. Here’s […]