New acquisition sees InstaVolt become first UK EV charging operator to surpass 1,000 sites
Ultra-rapid EV charging network InstaVolt has agreed to acquire 228 charging locations from the GeniePoint network, owned and operated by Equans. The sites, which span Local Authority car parks, motorway, retail and hospitality destinations across the UK, will be rebranded and upgraded to InstaVolt over the next 12 months as the company continues to expand its […]
Hereford road plans to be ‘reduced’ as delays hit city schemes
Roadworks on a busy Hereford route that have disrupted traffic since November are still only a quarter done and may be “reduced”, Herefordshire Council has said. The programme of “active travel improvements” intended to make Holme Lacy Road between the A49 Ross Road and the Rotherwas industrial area more appealing to cyclists and pedestrians, has […]
New Active Travel routes open on Skye
Two new traffic-free walking, wheeling and cycling routes have officially opened on Skye, giving communities and visitors safer, more accessible ways to get around. The Moll Road and Old Sleat Road projects were both driven by local communities. Design and construction was supported by Walking Scotland through the Ian Findlay Path Fund, which is funded […]
West Northamptonshire introduces real time bus information screens
Passengers across West Northamptonshire will now find it easier to plan their journeys, as the Council rolls out around 180 new electronic information screens at bus stops throughout the area. The new screens will provide live timetable updates, service information and important travel alerts. This will help passengers stay informed and make confident decisions about […]
Swindon speed camera trial ‘paused’ after warning letters not sent
A trial to reintroduce speed cameras to Swindon, the first authority to switch its cameras off 15 years ago, has had to be paused after the council revealed no warning letters had been sent, and no action taken against speeding drivers. The five Westcotec ANPR cameras were installed near schools and residential areas earlier this year in […]
Shropshire using its Mulithogs for July pothole repair programme
Shropshire Council’s two Multihog road planer machines will be tackling more potholes on roads across Shropshire throughout. The Multevo Multihog planes off the road surface to enable a squared-off hole to be filled by a following gang. It’s quicker than having to saw-cut and break-out the defective road by hand – tackling potholes and other […]
A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet: National Highways issues update
National Highways has shared its latest updated plans for opening the new A428 Black Cat road and junction improvements that will make journeys across Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire quicker, safer and more reliable. The agency says that by spring 2027, the majority of the scheme will be open, including the new 10-mile A421 dual carriageway between […]
Amey appointed to TfL’s £700 million infrastructure improvement framework
Amey has been appointed by Transport for London (TfL) to its Infrastructure Improvement Framework, a major programme valued at up to £700 million, reinforcing its role as a leading integrated infrastructure partner for complex transport systems. Running for two years from June 2026, with the option to extend, Amey will work alongside Costain and Dragados […]
Glasgow City Council approves 10-year blueprint for city’s future
A 10-year plan described as being a “blueprint for Glasgow’s future” has been backed by city councillors. Among its key aims, the development plan proposes opening up land for the construction of more than 30,000 homes. It also sets out plans for the creation of economic development areas to help deliver jobs, supporting the regeneration […]
£10 million Hereford transport hub set to open in October
Hereford’s new transport hub is set to open at the end of October after reaching a major milestone. The £10 million project is now 75 per cent complete and progressing towards its launch. The new hub will provide a modern arrival point for Hereford, bringing together public transport and active travel facilities in a single […]