UK to help Ho Chi Minh City with infrastructure and transport development
The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in urban development, construction, infrastructure, and transport in Ho Chi Minh City on 23 September, says Vietnam+. The event saw the presence of Member of Parliament Matt Western, the UK […]
Powys: 55-mile diversion in place for Newtown bypass closure
A 55-mile official diversion will be in place on a main road in Powys next week. Traffic Wales has confirmed that a section of the A483 near Newtown is set to be closed for several days, says Powys County Times. Part of the A483 road near Dolfor will be closed most of next week during […]
“Insult to injury”: Utility works and parking tickets cause frustration in Deganwy
Drivers in the north Wales town of Deganwy in Conwy have been issued with parking tickets on a road that has been closed for over two months due to ongoing utility works. Local residents enduring the prolonged closure of their high street are now receiving fines for parking on it, according to reports. Shops continue […]
One in four Scottish speed cameras not in use despite increase in road deaths
Figures released by Police Scotland under Freedom of Information have shown that the number of speed cameras in Scotland have dropped despite a reported rise in the numbers of road deaths, says the Daily Record. The numbers of speed cameras in use across Scotland has dropped despite a rising death toll on the roads, according to shock […]
Hypothecation: Police, council and campaign leaders back call for road safety fines to be spent on schemes
The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Simon Foster and the Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, have secured overwhelming support from 33 senior leaders across policing, local government and road safety partnerships to call for an urgent review of the UK’s speed enforcement system. In a joint letter issued to Government this […]
New ncat funding targets barriers in vehicle stops, travel assistance and transport information
The National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) has announced that it is launching its second round of Scaling Innovation Programme funding today. The programme, led by ncat’s partner Connected Places Catapult, offers funding to address key barriers faced by disabled people. Connected Places Catapult contributes business and technical proficiency to support the programme, ensuring innovative […]
Amey set to double placements through latest Early Careers recruitment drive
Amey is doubling its Early Careers intake with over 200 placements now open for 2026. The move comes as the company welcomes more than 100 new graduates, apprentices, and placement students this September, reinforcing its commitment to building diverse talent pipelines in a sector where entry-level opportunities can be difficult to find. Michael Burgess, Chief People Officer […]
AtkinsRéalis appointed to South Wales’ Cynon Gateway North Project
AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to provide multi-disciplinary project services for the Cynon Gateway North Transit Corridor, a transformative infrastructure scheme that will enhance connectivity and support economic growth in the Cynon Valley. The Cynon Gateway North Transit Corridor will be a strategically important 1.2km link road that connects […]
RAC reacts to latest road casualty data for Great Britain
Following the publication of road casualty data for Great Britain covering 2024, RAC road safety spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “While the latest data shows road casualties came down very slightly last year, this masks a harsh truth that can’t be ignored – that, on average four people are killed, and a further 76 seriously injured, every […]
£1.5m Tamworth highways scheme makes good progress
The final phase of a £1.5 million scheme to resurface Coleshill Street in Tamworth is progressing along nicely. Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews have just finished resurfacing a section of Atherstone Street in Fazeley and have now moved on to resurfacing the A4091 Coleshill Street from the junction of New Street to No.85. This follows […]