MCS Ltd awarded first place on Via East Midlands framework

Multi-Contracting Services Ltd (MCS) the innovative contracting business headed up by highway maintenance specialist, Lee Merces, was recently awarded first place on the Via East Midlands framework to provide mastic road maintenance repairs for a maximum period of four years. “Winning first place on this prestigious framework to provide highway maintenance services brings a sense […]

Smarter, Safer, Cheaper: Real-world solutions transforming our highways at the LCRIG Innovation and Learning Festival

Let’s get around a hundred local authorities, local and national infrastructure leaders and cutting-edge transport technology companies together to redefine the future of highways on Highways Voices today with guests including the DfT’s Darren Capes, Industry Grandee Matthew Lugg and Coventry’s visionary Sunil Budhdeo. We’re back at the LCRIG Innovation and Learning Festival after last […]

WJ wins contract with Via East Midlands to deliver road marking services across Notts

WJ Group, the UK’s leading road marking and highway safety business, has been awarded a new contract with Via East Midlands to deliver road marking services across Nottinghamshire. Owned by Nottinghamshire County Council, Via East Midlands organises the delivery of a sustainable highways service for the region. In total, it maintains more than 4,400km of […]

Matthew Lugg OBE appointed Chairman of Via East Midlands Limited

Via East Midlands Limited has announced the appointment of Matthew Lugg OBE as its Non-Executive Chairman. Lugg joins Via, which provides highway services on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, with more than 40 years’ experience in public and private sectors. He has held several senior leadership roles at local authorities across the country and was […]

Nottinghamshire County Council launches new highways hub

Nottinghamshire County Council has reported that its new highways hub is now operational and set to improve the efficiency and quality of road repairs across the county. The newly formed hub, located at Via East Midlands’ Bilsthorpe Depot, was formed following Nottinghamshire County Council’s Highways Services Review and will co-ordinate the delivery of permanent road […]

Via East Midlands appoints new Managing Director

Nottinghamshire County Council owned highways company, Via East Midlands, has announced the appointment a new MD following the retirement of the current post holder, Doug Coutts, following a successful 40-year career in the highways sector. Dan Maher, currently the Managing Director of the Arc Partnership, the Council’s property joint venture company, will be taking on […]

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