House of Commons formally appoints Transport Select Committee members
The House of Commons has formally appointed the membership of the Transport Committee. The cross-party select committee is nominated by the House of Commons to scrutinise the Department for Transport and will announce its forward programme in the coming weeks. Individual nominees put forward by political parties were agreed in the House of Commons, following […]
The Clearway Group further expands technology capabilities with the launch of Clearway Labs
The Clearway Group has announced the acquisition of LociLabs Limited and the launch of its in-house Innovation Team, Clearway Labs, providing the new standard in Actionable Analytics. The introduction of Clearway Labs will enable Clearway to further develop its suite of IoT devices alongside development, project management, and consultancy services. Custom models can be used […]
Buchanan Computing working with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council and Kent CC to automate time consuming manual data processes
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) and Kent County Council are showcasing how data sharing between platforms can be used to improve time consuming processes within local government and improve efficiency. Both councils are using Buchanan Computing’s ParkMap platform, to automate other time intensive data collation processes including land search information and streetwork data. The […]
Register now for new series of NWSRG CPD accredited roadshows
The National Winter Service Research Group (NWSRG) has launched a series of CPD-accreditedlocal roadshow events to help boost knowledge and understanding of its national guidance for winter service. These one-day events will be tailored to the needs of individual locations, taking into consideration local operations, climate and topography. The first roadshow is set to take […]
Nominations now open for Highways Heroes Awards 2024
Following last years highly successful #highwaysheroes awards, entries for this year’s event are now open. Climaxing in a glittering awards ceremony at the London Hilton, Park Lane, on 28th November 2024, the event remains the only ceremony which truly recognises those unsung heroes in our sector. The Highways Heroes Awards come after a time of unprecedented […]
LCRIG unveils dates for 2024 events
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has announced that bookings for their flagship 2024 events are now open exclusively to members, ahead of going on general release. This exclusive member-only access offers members an opportunity to secure a place at their popular events. Last year’s events sold out in record time, and so members […]
Costain wins contract to deliver decarbonisation across UK transport infrastructure
Costain has confirmed that it has won four contracts under the Department for Transport’s Specialist Technical and Commercial Advice for Rail and Other Transport Modes (STARThree Framework. The framework will see Costain and lead partner, GHD, provide specialist consultancy advice to the UK government as it delivers critical UK transport infrastructure across road, rail, and aviation. […]
Welsh Government making progress on highways and transport plans
Lee Waters MS, Deputy Minister for Climate Change at the Welsh Government, has said the government is making progress on national highways and transport developments following the publication of the National Transport Delivery Plan and Welsh Government’s response to the roads review earlier this year. He said that Welsh transport infrastructure must be safe, accessible, […]
ITS (UK) and Institute of Highway Engineers sign partnership agreement
Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK), the leading industry association for transport technology, and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), the main body for the development of professional highway engineering, have today agreed a partnership to deliver even greater benefits to their memberships and the wider sector. Signed at Traffex, the Professional Development Partnership between the two […]
Boost for highway biodiversity and cutting use of weedkillers set for discussion by councillors in Norfolk
The locations of five new roadside nature recovery study areas in Norfolj, set to be a blueprint for new reserves and nature and wildlife friendly verge management across the county, have been revealed. Sites near Taverham, Wells-next-the-Sea, King’s Lynn, Heacham and Flitcham will be considered by councillors next week as part of plans to increase […]
