Deadline Extended: Enter the DfT Apprentice Awards by 9th April
Despite the closing date for the Department for Transport Special Recognition Apprentice Awards passing, enquiries have continued to come in so the deadline has been expended. Organisers LCRIG say they’ve made the decision because this is the first event of its kind for the sector, so it wants to give as many apprentices as possible […]
Final call to nominate an apprentice for a DfT Award
The DfT Special Recognition Apprentice Awards, taking place at the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival on 2 July 2025, shine a spotlight on apprentices who are going above and beyond – whether inspiring others, excelling in frontline roles, or demonstrating outstanding skill and growth. With just a few days to go until the entry deadline, now is the time to nominate an apprentice […]
David O’Neil joins LCRIG Advisory Board
National Highways Supply Chain Director David O’Neil has joined the LCRIG Advisory Board, bringing what the organisation calls “a wealth of expertise that will be invaluable as we continue to grow and innovate” and marking “an exciting new chapter in our partnership with National Highways, a valued LCRIG Partner Member”. Mr O’Neil joins the Local […]
LCRIG celebrates 200th Corporate Member
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 […]
LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival to spotlight spprentices and address industry skills shortage
Now in its fourth year, the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival returns on 2-3 July 2025 at NAEC Stoneleigh, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from the highways and transport technology sector. This year, for the first time, the festival will place a special spotlight on apprentices, introducing new initiatives designed to support, engage, […]
LCRIG announces first members of Apprenticeship Task Group
LCRIG have welcomed the first three members of its newly formed Apprentice Task Group: Benjamin Crossley, Josh Sutcliffe and Macy Richards. The dynamic team is dedicated to supporting and championing apprentices in the highways and transport technology sector. As the industry continues to face a growing skills gap, the Apprentice Task Group will play a […]
SMEs urged to act quickly to snap up a place on the ITS European Congress UK Pavilion
Small and medium enterprises interested in being part of Europe’s leading Intelligent Transport Systems event in May are being urged to snap up a place on the UK Pavilion before all the space runs out. The cost-effective exhibition opportunity at the event in Seville is being offered by the Transport Technology Forum and Local Council […]
Local Authorities’ data use cases called for in Transport Data Strategy research
The Department for Transport’s Transport Technology Forum (TTF) is looking for local authorities and their suppliers or consultants to share examples of use cases which have used data to improve transport. Through its support agreement with the TTF, the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is working on gathering these into a live repository, to […]
Local authorities and the private sector working together to solve our transport challenges on Highways Voices
How can the highways industry overcome challenges like resource shortages, outdated infrastructure, and fragmented data systems to create a smarter, more efficient future of mobility? This week’s Highways Voices discusses these issues in a special panel discussion from the SWARCO User Group. Subscribe to Highways Voices free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts or Pocket Casts and never miss an […]
Applications open to join the UK Pavilion at ITS European Congress
Small and medium enterprises are being offered the chance to attend Europe’s leading Intelligent Transport Systems event in May 2025, as leading supporters of UK transport technology are partnering again to deliver opportunities for organisations to exhibit as part of the UK Pavilion. After 12 SMEs participated on the UK Pavilion at the ITS World […]