Marlborough Highways takes delivery of Econ gritter fleet
Econ Engineering has delivered a fleet of striking red gritters to Marlborough Highways, as the company enters its first full winter season under its new brand identity. Econ supplies 85% of the nation’s gritters and they are instantly recognisable due to their iconic yellow bodies. Marlborough, an established Term Maintenance Contractor with over 30 years […]
North Somerset highway improvements set to begin
A major package of improvement works on West Town Road, Backwell, are set to begin as part of North Somerset Council’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading the district’s road network. The works will take place in six phases between Monday 16 March and Friday 26 June 2026, covering the stretch from the junction with […]
ANPR cameras return to Swindon after 15 years
New ANPR cameras are set to be installed in Swindon. The announcement comes 15 years after the Borough Council became the first local authority in England to switched off its fixed speed cameras amid claims that they did not lower the number of accidents on roads. The new scheme will see ANPR devices trialled at […]
Oxford Bus Group strengthens recruitment team
Oxford Bus Group has appointed a new full-time in-house experienced recruiter to help drive its continued growth. Jake Edwards has been appointed as recruitment partner for the group comprising of Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel, Carousel Buses, Pulhams Coaches and Pearces Coaches. The announcement comes as Oxford Bus Group celebrates National Careers Week, highlighting the […]
Survey suggests transport technology sector is double the size of previous estimates
A new economic study has suggested that the transport technology sector is delivering £3.2 billion in economic value, more than double the size of previous estimates. The report, commissioned by ITS UK and authored by leading consultancy Capital Economics, paints the picture of a highly productive and growing sector of strategic value to the UK. […]
Liverpool issues £120m highways professional services framework tender
Liverpool City Council has issued a tender for its highways professional services framework, scheduled to begin in October 2026. The procurement, valued at £120m, is focused on obtaining consultancy expertise across a host of critical highway-related services, underpinning the city’s and region’s highways plans for the next four years. The new framework, a successor to […]
Aurrigo granted licence to provide ground handling services at East Midlands Airport
Aurrigo International has been awarded a licence for the provision of Ground Handling Services at East Midlands Airport (EMA). The Coventry headquartered company has obtained this licence specifically to support its partners in the roll-out and implementation of its autonomous aviation technologies. By working together with airport teams and providing direct one-to-one support, the forward- looking […]
“A significant milestone” as Costain returns to FTSE 250
Infrastructure solutions provider Costain has returned to the FTSE 250 index for the first time in more than 20 years. The re-entry comes after years of consistent strong financial performance, building positions in growing markets and delivering increasing shareholder returns. The company will announce its results for the year ended 31 December 2025 on 10 […]
ITS UK and CiviPlus partnership recognised at Trade Association Awards
ITS UK has won the Best Association/Supplier Partnership award alongside CiviPlus at the 2026 Trade Association Forum Awards. The award recognises the strategic partnership between ITS UK and CiviPlus, which has transformed the way the association manages its membership, events and communications through the development and implementation of a new customer relationship manager system – […]
Breedon acquires Ireland’s Booth Precast Products
Breedon Group has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Booth Precast Products Limited, a leading regional quarrying and concrete business in Co. Laois, Ireland, following approval being granted by the Competition Authority. Booth has supplied the construction market in Ireland for over 25 years from its headquarters in County Laois, building a strong […]