HERE-SBD EV Index 2026: UK drivers are increasingly positive about EVs
British drivers are among the most interested in EVs, but the interest is not yet translating into purchase intent, according to the HERE-SBD EV Index 2026. While 38% of non-EV drivers say they are much more likely to consider an EV than a year ago, only 18% say an EV is the vehicle they are […]
Buckinghamshire Council publishes Highways Maintenance Transparency Report
Buckinghamshire Council has published its 2026 to 2027 Highways Maintenance Transparency Report, providing residents and stakeholders with key information about how the county’s roads and other highway assets are maintained. The report has been published as part of a new national initiative to improve transparency and accountability in highway maintenance. It sets out the condition […]
A little knowledge goes a long way: LCRIG launches Knowledge & Innovation Network
LCRIG has launched the Knowledge & Innovation Network, bringing together trusted sector intelligence, practical guidance and valuable insight in one place. The Knowledge & Innovation Network brings together: • Local Authority intelligence• Procurement routes and frameworks• Funding and grants• Local Government Reorganisation• Operating models• Road condition guidance• Practical resources. At the heart of the Knowledge & […]
North Northamptonshire unveils local roads major investment and maintenance programme
North Northamptonshire Council has published its Highways Maintenance Transparency Report 2026-27 setting out how it is investing in and maintaining the area’s extensive road network. The report, published on the council’s website and submitted to the Department for Transport, highlights the scale of the network which includes more than 1850km of roads, almost 2000km of footways, 791 […]
West Northamptonshire cabinet considering new traffic enforcement sites
Ten new locations across West Northamptonshire have been identified for traffic enforcement as part of the council’s ongoing work to improve road safety and keep traffic moving. A report setting out the next phase of the programme will be considered by Cabinet on Tuesday 15 September. The proposals follow the success of current enforcement activity at […]
Experts warn increasing training, insurance and staffing costs increase UK HGV driver shortage
HGV driver shortages pose a consistent challenge for the UK road haulage industry, as research has forecasted the need for 400,000 new drivers per year to match economic demand. Furthermore, fewer than 2% of UK HGV drivers are under the age of 24, with more than 55% aged between 50 and 65, highlighting that low […]
ITS UK Awards 2026: Entry deadline at midnight tonight
There are now just a few hours left (depending on when you read this, of course) to enter the ITS UK Awards for 2026. The submission deadline is 11:59pm tonight, so if you haven’t entered yet, now is the time to get your submission in. There will not be a further extension – so this […]
Jet Plant Hire achieves ‘exceptional’ customer satisfaction score
Road planing company Jet Plant Hire has achieved an exceptional customer satisfaction result after recording a Net Promoter Score (NPS) well above industry benchmarks. NPS is a globally recognised measure of customer loyalty and satisfaction. It involves directly surveying a proportion of customers and asking them to score their experiences on a scale of one to […]
Almost 13 miles of road markings refreshed across Telford and Wrekin this summer
Crews from Telford & Wrekin Cooperative Council in Shropshire refreshed markings across neighbourhoods including Ketley Bank, Madeley & Sutton Hill, The Nedge, Brookside, Stirchley, Randlay and Stafford Park, improving visibility and helping to maintain safer journeys for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. The programme covered a wide range of vital road safety features, including give-way markings, […]
OPINION: Why experience still matters in road safety
In an industry shaped by evolving legislation, advancing technology and increasing demands on infrastructure, experience remains one of the most valuable assets a road safety partner can offer. Products may change. Technologies will continue to develop. But understanding how those innovations perform in real-world environments, how regulations evolve and how customer challenges can be solved […]