TfL digitises highway licence application forms
Transport for London has completed a project working in partnership with SocietyWorks to digitise all of its highway licence application forms, using the same intuitive and user-friendly technology behind its existing highway fault reporting service, Streetcare, which is powered by FixMyStreet Pro. The new forms, built using our new FixMyStreet Forms offering, replace Microsoft Word […]
Mission Teamwork: Associated Asphalt joins Veterans In Action in team building day
Collaboration and camaraderie were the order of the day as several members of the Associated Asphalt team joined in on a team building day hosted by chosen charity partner Veterans In Action (VIA). Held in woodland surroundings near the VIA Centre in Hampshire, the one-day event brought together more than 20 employees from across the […]
Stoke-on-Trent unveils £105m transport plan
Electric buses and ‘last mile’ cargo bikes are among the schemes included in Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s new £105m transport plan. The plan outlines how it intends to use the multi-year transport funding settlement it has received from government, with planned investment in roads and public transport, says the Stoke Sentinel. The authority’s transport delivery plan includes £41.5m for […]
West Berkshire launches major new highways improvement programme
West Berkshire Council is set to deliver a majoir new Highways Improvement Programme for 2026-27, investing in smoother, safer and more reliable roads for residents across the district. Building on the Council’s recent Green status in the Department for Transport’s Road Maintenance Ratings map, the new programme continues West Berkshire’s strong track record of maintaining some […]
Is the black market to blame for record number of e-bike and e-scooter fires?
E-bike and e-scooter fires in the UK reached record highs in 2025, with experts blaming unsafe batteries from online marketplaces and a growing black market. London saw the most incidents, and a fatal blaze in north London highlighted the risks. The government is consulting on tougher safety laws to curb dangerous products sold online, says […]
Herefordshire ‘Back the Bypass’ campaign launched
Herefordshire’s ‘Back the Bypass’ campaign has been launched with Council leaders, business representatives and other stakeholders coming together to see the transformational potential benefits the scheme could bring to the county. Central to the campaign is a new series of films, including one featuring residents and businesses, that bring to life the challenges of life […]
Cricket fan travel data aids researchers in testing new transport decarbonisation tool
Cricket crowds travelling to Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham are part of new research to help cities identify how and where to cut transport emissions. Matchday travel to the sports ground was used as a real-world scenario to test a new five-step approach to using digital twins to decarbonise transport. The research, which is published in […]
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole issue parking management system tender
BCP Council is looking for a contractor to provide a software solution that will cover various aspects of parking management, including space allocation, payment processing, enforcement, and data analytics. It will be implemented in both on-street and off-street parking facilities, catering to the needs of different user groups such as daily commuters, visitors, and long-term […]
North Northamptonshire Council Executive to approve new Speed Management Policy
North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive look set to approve a new, county-wide Speed Management Policy that outlines out a clear and consistent approach to how speed limits are assessed, set and managed. The draft policy brings together all existing speed management practices into a single policy. The policy aims to improve transparency and provide clarity around […]
Northern Ireland: Driving instructors ‘in the dark’ over graduated licence introduction
A Northern Ireland-based driving instructor has voiced concerns that many in the industry have received “no information” ahead of the introduction of rules for new drivers later this year. They are being brought in by the Department for Infrastructure to try to reduce fatal road crashes involving young people, says the BBC. Graduated driver licensing, […]