Cheshire East commits £45m to improve the borough’s roads and transport network
Cheshire East Council has announced that a borough-wide programme of highways and transport improvements will take place over the coming year, backed by significant investment to improve the safety and condition of the borough’s roads. The Council is investing £45m in a diverse programme of highways and transport improvements in 2026/7. This includes £32m of […]
Wirral to spend £9m on road and transport schemes
Plans have been set out for how £6 million will be spent on road maintenance – and a further £3 million on local transport schemes in Wirral – over the coming year. £41million has been allocated to the authority since 2022 the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) for highway maintenance and improvement, and, as […]
Norfolk County Council invests in community led highway improvements across the county
Norfolk County Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local communities with the approval of 99 new highway improvement schemes for 2026-27, delivered in partnership with town and parish councils across Norfolk. Papers published today ahead of next month’s Cabinet meeting highlight how the Parish Partnership Programme, now entering its 15th year, gives local communities […]
Dorset unveils £115m plan to improve roads and travel
Dorset Council has unveiled a new plan that could see up to £115 million spent on local roads over the next four years. The aim is to make journeys safer, greener and more reliable for residents and visitors. The plan covers all parts of Dorset, with more projects planned as funding is confirmed. The council is making […]
Oxfordshire: £3.2m Woodstock Road improvements complete
Residents and visitors along Woodstock Road in Oxford can enjoy enhanced public spaces and better conditions for cycling, walking and wheeling as £3.2 million of road safety and active travel improvements along Woodstock Road are now complete. The Oxfordshire County Council project, funded by the UK government’s Housing and Growth Deal, has delivered a series […]
Staffordshire makes safety improvements for families and cyclists in Burton
Work starts this month to install a new crossing near a primary school in Burton, supporting safe and active travel for cyclists and families on the school run. A new shared footpath and cycleway will be installed by Staffordshire County Council’s highways crews to bridge the gap in the National Cycle Network (NCN) 54 between […]
£37.7 million smoother journeys plan confirmed in Westmorland and Furness
Thousands of highways and transport improvements will bring smoother journeys to Westmorland and Furness as a part of a £37.7 million programme. Confirmed for 2025/26, the Council’s multi-million pound investment will deliver significant upgrades to transport infrastructure and tackle the challenges of ‘pothole season,’ brought on in Spring by increased traffic and the impact of […]
Highways improvements in Uttoxeter to start on Tuesday
A highways improvement scheme to resurface a road in Uttoxeter will be carried out next week. This Staffordshire County Council highways project – starting on Tuesday 27 May – will see crews work on the B5027 Stone Road at its junction with Springfield Road to The Dove Church. Crews will also be carrying out repairs […]
Nine in 10 motorbike riders feel UK roads need improvement
The UK’s motorbike riders are sounding the alarm over dangerous road conditions, with many now taking their road trips overseas. In a recent survey of riders, conducted by motorcycle insurance comparison site Entire Cover, it has been revealed that nearly nine in 10 (86%) respondents believe that British roads need a lot of improvement. Not one […]
Council to invest £35m in Haringey’s road network
Haringey Council’s cabinet has agreed a “transformative” five-year plan that see more than £35m of investment to improve the borough’s 217-mile road network. Approved by the Labour administration this week, the programme will upgrade highways, improve accessibility, and enhance street lighting. Senior councillors say the capital programme for Haringey’s highways will “make streets safer, more […]