Campaigners demand action as mobility scooter casualty hotspots identified
Campaigners are calling for urgent updates to the Highway Code after new data has revealed Britain’s mobility scooter collision hotspots, highlighting the most dangerous areas for users. Department for Transport (DfT) road casualty data revealed that the number of mobility scooter users killed in collisions on the British roads almost doubled in 2023 – with […]
Transport for the South East receives Active Travel Funding
The South East is set to benefit from enhanced walking and cycling opportunities thanks to new funding from the Department for Transport (DfT). More than £31.5 million from the Active Travel Capability Fund 2024/25 has been allocated to local authorities across the region. This will support the development of new walkways and cycle paths, upgraded crossings […]
‘Find Your Path’ – DfT and ADEPT launch innovative campaign to transform local government recruitment
A targeted recruitment campaign has been launched today, 24 February, which aims to address critical workforce challenges in local authorities. The Find Your Path campaign focuses on attracting young people aged between 18 and 27 to local authority roles, including those delivering the place services we all use such as local highways, waste and recycling, green space and access, […]
M54/M6 link could get “19,000 cars a day off other local roads”
Analysis from Midlands Connect shows delivering a new connection between the M54 and the M6 northbound would get cars off local roads. The A460 carries approximately 23,000 vehicles each day; 28% of which are freight vehicles. If the proposed link road is opened, which Midlands Connect supports, this could reduce to approximately 4,000 vehicles each […]
A14: National Highways and Cambridgeshire disagree about need to monitor ‘sinking bridge’
Cambridgeshire County Council and National Highways have expressed differing views on whether or not monitoring equipment is required on an apparently sinking bridge over the A14. A year after the issue was first reported, the Council say that National Highways has stillnot installed monitoring equipment to discover the rate of movement and inform repairs at […]
Norfolk’s highways set for major investment in 2025
A series of investments and improvements to Norfolk’s highways infrastructure will be reviewed by the Norfolk County Council’s Cabinet next month. Papers released on Friday outlined how 97 parishes, from Antingham, to Worstead, will benefit from schemes which will be delivered thanks to the councils Parish Partnership scheme. The 2025/26 programme will deliver what communities […]
Warwickshire ranks among the best for highway maintenance in national survey
Warwickshire residents can be assured that their roads and highways are in good hands, as the latest National Highways and Transport (NHT) Public Satisfaction Survey reveals strong public approval for the work carried out by Warwickshire County Council. The survey results show that Warwickshire has ranked second among 29 of its peer authorities for highway maintenance – an improvement […]
Extra £8.6m provided to fill thousands of West Midlands potholes
An extra £8.6m of funding has been secured to fill potholes and resurface West Midlands roads. The increase of about 35% in the region’s highway repair funding comes on top of £24m already committed by the Department for Transport for 2025-26. West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker said: “Far too many of our roads are blighted […]
Glasgow City Council considering Clyde Tunnel toll and city congestion charge
A Clyde Tunnel toll for drivers living outside Glasgow and a congestion charge are among the ideas being considered as politicians look to boost the city council’s income. Glasgow City Council will set its budget for 2025/26 on Thursday, with council tax set to rise to fund investment in the city, says The Scotsman. City treasurer Ricky Bell said […]
ORIS and Ramboll combine for road infrastructure advanced carbon lifecycle analysis
ORIS Materials Intelligence and Ramboll have announced a ground breaking partnership focused on enhancing carbon emissions measurement and reduction in the road infrastructure sector. ORIS will integrate Ramboll’s FuelSave solution into its platform as part of this collaboration. This will create a comprehensive digital assessment model that addresses the entire lifecycle of road projects, from construction to […]