Car park surge pricing makes national headlines
Dynamic pricing is being introduced to car parks in what the Daily Telegraph are rather sensationally calling a “war on motorists.” Drivers face paying more for spaces than other customers under “dynamic tariffs” that can rise and fall in line with demand, such as at peak times or on event days. It means a motorist can […]
Danaher & Walsh appointed main contractor for £5.4 million Kirk Hill junction redevelopment
Danaher & Walsh has been appointed main contractor for the Kirk Hill junction redevelopment in East Bridgford, Nottinghanshire, one of five junctions forming part of the wider A614/A6097 major road scheme. The contract, delivered on behalf of Via, is valued at £5.367 million and is expected to complete before the end of 2027. Work got […]
Essex: Major plan for A12 to ease traffic ahead of 10,000-home scheme
Major roadworks on part of the A12 in Essex are set to begin to help deal with extra traffic ahead of the building of a 10,000 home development. The roadworks plan follows a £38 million funding package from Essex County Council Essex Live reports that this is one of two major road improvement schemes to […]
Bus drivers’ working conditions ‘unacceptable’, says London Mayor Khan
London bus drivers say they are being forced to hunt for toilets during their shifts, with some claiming the lack of facilities is affecting their health and wellbeing, as Highways News reported last week. An ITV News London Freedom of Information investigation has found that toilet provision across the capital’s bus network is worse than […]
Black cab VAT campaign challenges Treasury over taxi wheelchair accessibility tax
Taxi Now Group has formally challenged HM Treasury over the VAT treatment of licensed London taxi vehicles, arguing that the Government’s current policy is inconsistent with its approach to other wheelchair accessible vehicles, says TaxiPoint. The campaign began earlier this year after the group wrote to HM Treasury calling for VAT to be removed from […]
Stocksigns completes its 2026 charity climb for The Children’s Trust
Stocksigns has completed an “exhilarating and challenging” climb of Mont Buet, the highest peak in the Chablais Alps in France, raising an incredible £22,750 for its long-term charity partner The Children’s Trust. This amazing achievement reflects the company’s commitment to the charity and local community, as well as the generosity of the sponsors, who have […]
ATG Access helps protect Leicester’s future through city centre bollard scheme
Leicester city centre has undergone one of its most significant public protection upgrades in recent years, with a network of intelligent security bollards now in place to help safeguard residents, visitors and businesses. Delivered by ATG Access, under contract to Leicester City Council, the city centre scheme protects some of Leicester’s busiest and most iconic locations, […]
Southampton traffic calming scheme set to be removed after campaign
An £850,000 traffic-calming scheme is set to be dismantled following a residents’ campaign. The project saw Southampton City Council introduce several “buildouts” – raised platforms and bollards – to narrow Glen Eyre Road and force drivers to give way, reports the BBC. Critics said the measures, installed less than three years ago to reduce congestion, […]
National quipment shortage postpones Ipswich roadworks
Planned roadworks in Ipswich will no longer be taking place due to a shortage of specialist equipment. Suffolk Highways was due to carry out resurfacing work on Devonshire Road from Monday 3 August. According to the Ipswich Star, the authority has now said the works on the road that runs between Back Hamlet and Cavendish […]
Code red: Was London Waymo robotaxi that stopped on green then drove through a red correct?
Social media footage of a Waymo driverless taxi driving through a red light has split opinion about whether the vehicle made a technically correct manoeuvre. According to the Sun newspaper, some say the Waymo roboaxi was in the right – with others claiming it took the wrong decision. Commenting on the footage, which was posted on X on […]