West Sussex lane rental funding set to improve journeys and highways workers’ safety
West Sussex County Council is investing more than £420,000 into three projects that will support active travel, help reduce disruption caused by roadworks and improve safety for highway workers. The funding comes from money generated through the council’s ‘lane rental scheme’, which promotes innovation and motivates contractors to carry out and complete roadworks in a […]
Driver jailed following Southend collision that seriously injured council workers
A driver who filmed himself driving at speeds of more than 100mph before crashing into three council workers has been jailed. Kurtis Walters lost control of his Audi A3 as he reached dangerous speeds in Southend in April 2024 and crashed into the workers who were operating ride-on lawnmowers. The 26-year-old came round a corner […]