The Local Council Road Innovation Group (LCRIG) has announced that it now has 200 Corporate Members after welcoming Tony Gee into the LCRIG Community.
“Reaching our 200th Corporate Member is a testament to our unwavering commitment to collaboration, the driving force behind our mission,” says Relationship Directpr Susanne Ingham. “We serve as a vital link between central and local government, the supply chain, and the wider highways sector, fostering meaningful partnerships, working together to drive positive change in the highways and transport technology sector.
“From supporting start-ups in gaining visibility and securing essential funding, to helping established industry leaders pioneer innovative approaches, our dedication to innovation and collaboration continues to shape the future of highways.”
When LCRIG first invited the supply chain sector to join our community, more than 20 pioneering companies answered the initial call, ranging from dynamic SMEs to well-established corporations. These founding members laid the foundations for what is now a thriving and innovative community.
“We are immensely proud that our founding members remain active within the LCRIG community today.”
A Thriving Community
With 200 Corporate Members and over 370 members in total, LCRIG remains more committed than ever to fostering collaboration and innovation across the supply chain and beyond. This milestone is not just a celebration about LCRIG’s growth, it’s a celebration of the incredible community that has been built.
Susanne added:
“The journey started with Charlotte and I working from a kitchen table in 2008. Nothing like this had been done before, but we knew how vital this initiative was in bringing the public and private sectors together. LCRIG was formed in 2017 when we caught up with the legend himself – Will Britain, formerly Head of Highways for Blackpool Council, who shared the same vision. Before we knew it, we also had the support and encouragement of the late, great, (and sadly missed) Steve Berry, OBE.
“From day one, it was amazing how so many companies, pledged their support. I am incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved, and I would like to thank all of our founding members for their lovely testimonials…. they made me quite emotional. Thanks a million to everyone!!!!”On This Journey Together
To mark the 200 corporate member milestone, some of the founding members spoke about what being part of LCRIG has meant to them.
Sandra Smith, Office and Procurement Manager at Tac-Grid:
“As a relatively new company with a highways innovation product, the ability to showcase our Tac-Grid Tactile System to local authorities has been a business saviour. Finding Susanne and LCRIG and becoming a member is something we will be forever grateful for.”
“A highlight was receiving a grant from the Steve Berry Think Exceptional Innovation Fund, which enabled us to develop the Highways Dashboard, a beacon technology management system.”
Olly Samways, Sales Director at Westcotec:
“When I first met Susanne and Charlotte, they were representing ‘The Rich Works’, an initiative designed to share industry insights. Their enthusiasm was infectious, and Westcotec immediately saw the value in supporting LCRIG.”
“At the time, Westcotec was undergoing its largest transformation – shifting to an Employee Ownership structure while experiencing rapid growth. Aligning with LCRIG was the perfect opportunity.”
“Since becoming a founding member, we have attended almost every LCRIG event, both in the UK and overseas. Two stand-out events for us were the ITS World Congress in Los Angeles and the Innovation Festival. These platforms allowed us to showcase our innovations to key industry players and expand our international reach.”
Aimee Dewse, Marketing Manager at Multevo
“LCRIG and Multevo have grown together from the very beginning. We share a similar ethos – challenging traditional ways of working and making a lasting difference in the industry.”
“We were the first LCRIG member to get onto the IPS framework, which transformed our ability to work with local authorities.”
“We’ve also witnessed the hard work that has gone into getting LCRIG to where it is today. LCRIG is based just down the road for us, so it’s fantastic to support a local yet national cause. We’re really proud to be a part of LCRIG’s journey and to see its continued growth.”
“For companies considering joining LCRIG – if you want to be part of a community that is truly making a difference, look no further. LCRIG is leading the way, from encouraging younger generations into the sector to providing unique networking opportunities. We can’t thank them enough for their support over the years.”
