‘No plans to move the goalposts’ on Ulez vehicle emission rules, says Mayor Khan
Sir Sadiq Khan has promised not to “move the goalposts” in relation to which cars and vans are exempt from paying the Ulez ultra-low emission zone levy. At present, petrol vehicles with a “Euro 4” engine or newer and diesels with a “Euro 6” engine or newer are exempt from the £12.50-a-day levy, which is based on exhaust emissions, says The […]
Next M25 closure will be the last, says National Highways
The M25 is due to shut again in two weeks (21-24 March), but it will be the last full closure as part of the Junction 10 project, National Highways says. Junction 10, near Wisley, and junction 11, near Woking, were closed in both directions from Friday to Monday while a bridge was demolished as part […]
Bedfordshire MP frustrated that government ‘not taking issue of runoff management seriously’
A member of parliament (MP) has said “it is frustrating” that the government “does not appear” to be taking the issue of properly maintaining balancing ponds to mitigate road runoff issues seriously. The comment came after the Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed that it does not plan to make an assessment of the potential impact […]
Britain blocks self-driving Tesla launch
Britain has thwarted the launch of Tesla’s self-driving car software, limiting key features. DfT officials have frustrated plans to legalise advanced driver assistance systems across Europe, according to documents seen by The Daily Telegraph. Tesla’s full self-driving (FSD) software is leading the car industry’s push to automation. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is banking on autonomous […]
Minister Kimmins announces £600k investment in Belfast Cycling Network
Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £600,000 pedestrian and cycling improvement scheme in Lagmore Avenue, Belfast is commencing today. The scheme, which is part of the Belfast Cycling Network Delivery Plan, includes segregated cycle tracks along Lagmore Avenue between the junction of Stewartstown Road and Glenfearna Park. Minister Kimmins said: “This scheme demonstrates […]
Octavius Infrastructure achieves Gold Standard Procurement Award from National Highways
Octavius Infrastructure’s memorable start to 2025 has continued after it won the National Highways Gold Standard Procurement award, only weeks after winning all three lots on the EHA 4 Framework and three lots on the NEPO Framwork The National Highways Gold Standard is a collaborative assessment initiative which focusses on the continuous development of maturity […]
£175 million green-lit to improve roads and public transport in the East Midlands
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) Board has approved nearly £175 million in funding for transport in the region in the next year (2025/26) – with a further £19m also being consider down the line. £88 million of this funding is new to the region and is thanks to the East Midlands having a […]
Lancashire councillors sign off on plans to invest £61m on highways infrastructure
Plans to invest more than £61 million to improve Lancashire’s highways infrastructure over the next year have been approved. The decision means the council can continue to focus on maintaining everything from roads and bridges to traffic signals and streetlights on a preventative basis, before the need for repairs becomes critical and more expensive. The […]
UK’s biggest active travel challenge returns
The 2025 edition of Sustrans’ Big Walk and Wheel takes place from 24 March to 4 April 2025 and inspires children across the country to make active journeys, boosting physical and mental health, improving air quality and discovering how individual actions make a difference. The challenge, sponsored by Schwalbe Tyres UK Limited, is open to […]
‘Find Your Path’ – How to recruit Gen Z
After the successful launch of the Gen Z ‘Find your Path’ recruitment initiative, one of the campaign partners, APSE, will be hosting a webinar for stakeholders and interested partners to explore the project in greater detail. The special roundtable will focus on attracting Gen Z to the local government workforce – with insight from focus […]
