Levelling Up projects in Wales awarded £208 million by UK Government
Cardiff Crossrail, a new engineering campus in Blaenau Gwent, and new cycle routes through Conwy Valley are just some of the transformational local projects across Wales awarded a share of £2.1 billion from the UK Government’s landmark Levelling Up Fund. Major UK Government investment will benefit people across Wales by spreading opportunity and breathing new […]
Welsh Government seeks amended recommendations to Welsh Pavement Parking Taskforce report
The Welsh Pavement Parking Taskforce has The Pavement Parking Taskforce has recommended that using the existing offence of obstruction of the road to address the issue of pavement parking. This approach could deliver additional benefits, allowing local authorities in Wales to deal with both pavement parking and also parked vehicles obstructing Welsh roads, says the […]
M4 cameras to start leading to fines
Speed cameras on the M4 in South Wales will start issuing fines this month, more than a year after they were installed. The BBC reports the cameras cover the 50mph stretch of road around Newport, but drivers have escaped prosecution up to now. The Welsh government has set a date for the cameras to start […]
Research suggests 20mph speed limit could save Wales £100 million in first year
A new 20mph default speed limit in communities across Wales could save £100m as deaths and injuries are reduced, according to new research. The study showing a reduction in deaths and injuries as traffic slows down is being published alongside new survey results showing continued public support for the national roll out of the lower […]
Road tolls to be part of new transport strategy for Wales
Proposed road tolls are part of the new transport strategy for Wales. Welsh Government has published its National Transport Delivery Plan 2022 – 2027. This sets out the ambition to move more people away from using their cars by making public transport more effective and affordable as well as reducing trips by digital rollouts and […]
Welsh Government gives green light for 20mph legislation
Legislation to lower the default national speed limit on residential roads and busy pedestrian streets from 30mph to 20mph has been approved by the the Welsh Parliament, the Senedd. Wales becomes the first UK nation to make the move which is aimed at helping to save lives, develop safer communities, improve the quality of life […]
Welsh Government set to prioritise Clean Air Bill
The Welsh Government has promised to introduce legislation to make sure Wales improves its air pollution. The Government has announced its intention to introduce a series of major environmentally-focussed legislative measures, including the introduction of a new Clean Air Bill. A Single Use Plastics Bill, banning or restricting items such as plastic straws, a Coal […]
Welsh Government needs to protect municipal bus companies, says Cardiff Council
Welsh Government plans to improve bus services across Wales are being considered by Cardiff Council. The government’s White Paper consultation, “One network, one timetable, one ticket: planning buses as a public service for Wales”, sets out proposals designed to grow the bus network, meet public needs, maximise value for public investment in bus services, and […]
Wheely big investment will encourage cycle use and help Wales meet net zero
Getting people out of cars and on to bikes is the aim of a £50m investment announced by the Welsh Government’s Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters today (Friday 13 May). Speaking on a visit to Cardiff-based cycling charity Pedal Power, the Deputy Minister said the money would fund cycling routes and new facilities right across […]
Welsh Government provides £2.8m to repair storm damaged road in Wrexham
The Welsh Government has awarded Wrexham Council £2.8 million to carry out vital repairs to the B5605 in Newbridge, near Wrexham. The road, which serves as a busy commuter route for local people and provides a diversion option for the A483 bypass, has been closed since the damage caused by Storm Christoph last year. Due […]