Strictly Highways 2026: DfT Special Recognition Awards sponsors revealed
The first group of sponsors for this year’s DfT Special Recognition Awards has been announced, with each bringing a unique perspective and a strong commitment to supporting innovation, excellence and progress across the highways sector. Taking place on the evening of 7 October 2026 at the iconic Winter Gardens in Blackpool and hosted by Highways […]
Next phase of transport infrastructure works for Harlow to get underway
The next phase of transport infrastructure for the Harlow & Gilston Garden Town partnership (HGGT) is set to start in the next week. Funded by Homes England, the Central Stort Crossing North scheme will support the development of new communities and eventually connect to the recently completed improvements between Harlow Town Centre and Burnt Mill roundabout, as part […]
Ex-Skanska COO joins M Group as energy infrastructure MD
Former Skanska chief operating officer Andrew English has joined M Group as the firm’s new Managing Director of its energy infrastructure business. He will spearhead the group’s whole-life energy infrastructure offer, targeting complex engineering and utilities work as clients upgrade critical assets and push towards net zero, says Construction Enquirer. According to M Group the […]
Cambridgeshire: A1 repairs after 2024 fatal crash to start in 2027
National Highways has announced that work to permanently repair a damaged section of the A1 in Cambridgeshire will begin in 2027. A lorry left the southbound carriageway in November 2024, crashed into a field and damaged a 100-year-old water culvert at Water Newton, near Peterborough, says the BBC. Following temporary repair works, the carriageway was […]
Cash boost for Caerphilly resurfacing schemes
Twenty five additional highway resurfacing schemes are set to go ahead if Caerphilly Council’s Cabinet approves a £2.6m funding boost. Earlier this year, Welsh Government announced an additional £50m of funding for councils across Wales. Caerphilly’s allocation is £2.647m and the Cabinet is proposing to invest the money in improving the highway network, through resurfacing […]
Consultation opens on Cardiff’s Active Travel Network Map
A public consultation on a 15-year plan to improve routes for walking, wheeling and cycling in Cardiff has begun. Residents, businesses and community groups across the city are being asked to give their views by 3 August, says Business News Wales. The updated Active Travel Network Map will replace the previous plan approved by Welsh […]
Essex: Planning amendment granted for revised Braintree Village shuttle bus service
Braintree District Council’s Planning Committee has approved changes to a Section 106 agreement that will support a free shuttle bus service between Braintree town centre and Braintree Village to be reinstated. The original planning consent for Braintree Village included a requirement for a free shuttle bus service to help maintain strong links between the outlet shopping village and the town centre. The shuttle […]
Nottingham pop-up mobility hub to encourage active travel and access to work
Nottingham residents will soon be able to enjoy a free programme of active travel activities at the city’s first pop-up mobility hub. The temporary transport hub at Victoria Embankment is being installed and operated by national shared transport charity Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK), says Love Business East Midlands. It will act as a base for […]
Highways sector reacts to King’s Speech
King Charles has laid out the government’s law-making plans for the coming year in a speech to the House of Lords, with particular relevance to the transport sector. The speech gave an outline of 37 bills ministers want to pass in the next parliamentary session, including eight previously introduced to Parliament. “The United Kingdom’s economic […]
East Riding’s Karl Rourke wins Special Recognition at ADEPT President’s Awards 2026
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s service manager for street lighting, Karl Rourke, has been recognised for his work on reducing the carbon emissions from streetlighting at the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) Spring Conference and President’s Awards. Held at the Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street in […]