Councillors criticise ‘silent’ government after delay of £600 million funding for Birmingham roads PFI
The government has been accused of going “silent” over the future of a £600 million grant aimed at fixing roads in Birmingham, with concerns the delay could lead to “transport chaos”. Birmingham City Council had expected to receive £600 million over the next 12 years to upgrade and maintain the city’s roads, pavements and streetlights, […]
Kier Transportation confirmed as preferred bidder for Birmingham Highways PFI contract
Kier Transportation has been confirmed as the preferred bidder for the Birmingham Highways Maintenance and Management Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract. When approved by the government the new deal will start February 1 2024 and continue until June 2035. Work will cover 2,500km of roadways and 5,000km of footways across the UK’s largest local authority. […]
