Warwickshire County Council produces new guidance for developers and designers delivering highway network improvements
Warwickshire County Council has produced new guidance for developers and designers delivering highways improvements across the county. The guidance has been created to make the process of delivering new and improved highway infrastructure more efficient and encourages the delivery of the highest quality developments in the county. The ‘Warwickshire Design Guide’, published by Warwickshire County […]
Hatton and West Warwick soon to get a bespoke new public transport link
Residents in Hatton and West Warwick will soon get a new on-demand public transport service. The new service – IndieGo PLUS – is provided by expert provider Liftango who are working with Warwickshire County Council to offer the County’s first truly demand responsive transport offering. IndieGo PLUS will offer residents in Hatton and the West […]
Improvement work to Leamington Spa Station is right on track
Work starts this month on a near £2m redevelopment of Leamington Spa station forecourt, which is due to be ready in time to welcome thousands of Commonwealth Games visitors in July. The renewal and refurbishment of the station entrance and pedestrian underpass will promote active travel and sustainable transport options, making it easier for train […]
Warwickshire roads will be gritted as normal this winter, says council
Warwickshire County Council is reassuring residents that highways across the county will continue to be gritted this winter. With the winter gritting period poised to begin over the coming weeks, Warwickshire County Council is reassuring residents that, despite media claims to the contrary, its gritting fleet is unaffected by the ongoing shortage of Heavy Goods […]
Road Safety Partnership launches to create a safer Warwickshire
Partners in Warwickshire are showing their commitment to reducing the numbers of people killed or seriously injured on our roads by joining together to form a new Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership. Chaired by Warwickshire’s PCC Philip Seccombe, the partnership includes Warwickshire Police, Warwickshire County Council, Borough/ District and Parish Councils, Warwickshire, Fire and Rescue Service, […]
Colas starts trial of zero emission electric excavator
Colas SIAC has taken delivery of a purpose-built electric excavator, which will work on its A46 Stoneleigh Junction project as part of the major improvement works. Working in collaboration with the hire company, GAP Group Ltd, the new 19C-1E is the industry’s first fully electric mini excavator. The model that has been purchased and supplied […]
Warwickshire adds Safe and Active Travel Officers to its team
Warwickshire County Council is to fund the addition of two Safe and Active Travel Officers to its team from this month. The officers will be part of the Road Safety Education Team, working on the Safe and Active for Environment and Road Safety (SAfER) project. The team will encourage and support active travel in schools […]