Preparing the ground for major relief road in Leicestershire
There will be visible activity over the next few weeks on the site of the North & East Melton Mowbray Distributor Road, according to Leicestershire County Council. Starting shortly will be archaeological surveys carried along sections of the 7.1km stretch while, during the same period, work will start to create access routes for construction vehicles […]
Leicestershire County Council looking for contractor for highways patching work
Leicestershire County Council is looking for contractors to deliver highways patching work in the county. The contract is split into two lots with both being for the “construction, foundation and surface works for highways and roads”. The council is looking to appoint a “single suitably experienced supplier” for each lot “to provide carriageway patching repairs […]
Six new bridge piers being built as part of Grantham relief road project
Galliford Try is currently building six bridge piers near the River Witham, which support the bridge at its centre. Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways at Leicestershire County Council , said: “I’m happy to update that we’re now well underway with installing the first three of six new bridge piers that are part of the […]
Hundreds take part in workplace active travel challenge in Leicester and Leicestershire
Workplaces in Leicester & Leicestershire have been competing all month to see who can get the most staff to leave their cars at home – with a total of 82 employers and 550 participants taking up the challenge! The Let’s Go – Betterpoints Workplace Challenge has invited anyone who travels to work to walk, run, wheel, […]
Workplace challenge to boost active travel
Workplaces in Leicester & Leicestershire are being pitted against each other for a fun challenge to see who can get the most staff to leave their cars at home. The Let’s Go – Betterpoints Workplace Challenge is inviting anyone who travels to work to walk, run, wheel, ride or use public transport to help their team climb […]
Completion of multi-million pound scheme to help ease congestion on Leicestershire’s roads
The award-winning scheme to tackle congestion and ensure smoother journeys for motorists has now been completed on the M1 J23 and A512 at Loughborough. Saving energy and generating renewable energy are at the core of the council’s plan to be carbon neutral by 2030, so the project was carried out with sustainability in mind. Leicestershire […]
Leicestershire on the path to making more cycling and walking improvements
Plans to increase cycling and walking in Leicestershire through a combination of creating more networks, revamping existing routes and teaming up with schools and workplaces have moved closer, according to the council. Leicestershire County Council has been asking members of the public for their views on the issue, with more than 2,400 people responding to a […]
Leicester City Council joins forces with County Council to give more people the chance to try ebikes
The city and county councils in Leicester and Leicestershire have linked up with the Department for Transport to offer residents the chance to try getting around on electric bikes. The county council is providing the opportunity for people to apply for a voucher which gives them £300 off the cost of an electric bike. Meanwhile, […]
Leicester scraps plan for CAZ after ‘significant’ improvements in air quality
Leicester City Council’s Air Quality Action Plan, launched in 2015, has seen a significant improvement in air quality, leading to the council cancelling future plans for a Clean Air Zone in the area. In 2018, the authority was one of 58 directed by the government to carry out feasibility studies for measures that cut nitrogen […]
Tarmac helps Leicestershire’s drive towards greener roads
Tarmac is helping Leicestershire County Council to deliver greener roads with the biggest supply to date of a new rubberised asphalt for the resurfacing of the A426 Blaby Bypass. With 4,800 tonnes supplied, the asphalt incorporates rubber from approximately 3,300 waste car tyres. Locally supplied from the leading sustainable construction solutions company’s Mountsorrel Quarry near […]