Barnet Council cabinet to close £29 million funding gap in future spending plan review
Barnet’s Cabinet will discuss options to plot a course to financial sustainability in the face of a ‘perfect storm’ that has unleashed a projected £29 million funding gap when it meets next week (5 December 2024). Cabinet Members and council officers have been working to address and contain the unprecedented pressures on the council’s finances, […]
Sisk announces 2024 Supply Chain Awards winners
Infrastructure company Sisk has announced the winners of the prestigious Supply Chain Awards at the annual event in Dublin’s Convention Centre. The awards ceremony was attended by over 900 industry professionals, recognising best-in-class suppliers from Ireland and the UK. The Sisk Supply Chain Awards celebrate the collaboration between Sisk and its partners on a range […]
Are transport corridors best suited to Green Belt release?
By David Churchill, Partner, Carter Jonas According to official statistics, the number of households in England is expected to grow (from 2022 to 2030) by 5.4%, adding further strain to the already tight housing market. The new government has made clear, both in policy announcements prior to July’s general election and more recently in its […]
UK government confirms funding for A57 link road
Funding has been confirmed funding for National Highway’A57 link roads scheme in Greater Manchester, with construction set to begin in the next few weeks. The A57 link roads will comprise a new dual carriageway linking the M67 with the A57 in Mottram Moor, Greater Manchester. The scheme was granted a development consent order (DCO) in […]
CIHT calls for budget to support vital role of UK transport infrastructure
The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) has called for the UK government to provide commitments in the budget later this month to ensure the UK has an effective transport network. Sue Percy CBE, Chief Executive, CIHT said: “Transport is politically challenging, and yet it plays a crucial part in our futures. People need […]
Winvic’s Talent Development Manager wins Construction Industry Training Board Local Hero Award
Winvic Construction Ltd’s Talent Development Manager, Kayleigh Merritt, has won a Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Top 100 Influential Women in Construction Award. Kayleigh scooped the Midlands Local Hero accolade – which recognises exceptional women that are working at an operational or site level in construction – and collected her trophy at the awards ceremony […]
Further A9 Dualling developments as ground investigation contract awarded
Further progress on the A9 has been made, with Soil Engineering Geoservices Ltd awarded a ground investigation contract totalling nearly £635k for the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig and Pitlochry to Killiecrankie sections of the A9 Dualling programme. Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP said: “Soil Engineering Geoservices Ltd is a Small & Medium Enterprise […]
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 […]
Leadership transition and succession at the Waterman Group
After 42 years at Waterman, including 17 years as Chief Executive, Nick Taylor has decided to step down from the Waterman Group Plc Board on 31st March 2025. Nick will be succeeded on 1st April 2025 by Neil Humphrey, who is currently the Chief Operating Officer of UK and has been an integral part of […]
Northumberland Council’s latest active travel corridor opens
Northumberland’s latest Active Travel Corridor, between Ponteland and Callerton, has been officially opened. The Council has transformed a narrow, overgrown bridleway into a shared use facility suitable for walking, cycling and horse riding. The 1.9km route has extended beyond the bridleway, forming a link between the centre of Ponteland towards Callerton with further links to […]
