All communities to get access to bus franchising
09/09/2024
Legislation is being laid before parliament today to give all local transport authorities across England access to new powers to run their own bus services.
All Roads Lead Podcast: Road Emulsion Association special - 'future proof local roads'10/09/2024 We speak with Gary Schofield (very much a friend of the show), head of technical at TotalEnergies UK and a senior figure in the Road Emulsion Association (REA). He promotes the REA's new national campaign to 'future-proof local roads'. Gary is an expert in asphalt engineering and while discussing the call for better maintenance, he touches on many aspects of modern roads. Great fun and a worthy message. |
Highways Presents: Tarmac's record-breaking low carbon roads10/09/2024 Tarmac's national technical director Brian Kent discusses the company's record-breaking achievements in low carbon road building and the steps the roads sector can take to become more green. |
Gull Wing bridge takes flight09/09/2024 Suffolk County Council has celebrated the ‘long-awaited’ unveiling of the third Lake Lothing crossing in Lowestoft, the unique Gull Wing bridge, and heralded 'a new era of connectivity and regeneration'. |
Lincolnshire raises fears over government cuts: 'A kick in the teeth' for the community09/09/2024 Councillors in Lincolnshire are meeting to highlight fears that the Government’s review of funding for transport schemes will see a planned £200m relief road axed. |
A14 lane closed as check triggers bridge safety fears09/09/2024 National Highways has closed a lane on the A14 Orwell bridge after discovering a bridge joint in a potentially unsafe condition. |
Balfour makes double promotion to SLT05/09/2024 Balfour Beatty has announced two major personnel changes to its digital, procurement and supply chain senior leadership team. |
Toucan play at smart sensor trial06/09/2024 Transport for West Midlands and Solihull Council are testing smart sensor technology that aims to make busy crossings safer for cyclists and pedestrians. |
Calls for more regulation as lithium-ion battery fires increase06/09/2024 New research has found that last year UK fire services attended almost three fires a day linked to lithium-ion batteries, which are now common in electric vehicles, bikes and scooters. |
Induced demand and bizarre politics: Norwich latest to knock NWL05/09/2024 Plans for the £274m Norwich Western Link (NWL) are set to be opposed by Norwich City Council, dealing another blow to the troubled road project. |
Booking deadline nears for Highways Awards hosted by Clive Myrie05/09/2024 Time is running out to book your table at the 21st Highways Awards, taking place in central London this month hosted by BBC News anchor Clive Myrie. |
National Highways stuck in financial no man's land06/09/2024 The Government has still not confirmed National Highways’ funding for this financial year, despite the regulator warning the current portfolio 'appears to be undeliverable’ if the crisis is not resolved. |
National Highways stuck in financial no man's land
Grey-Thompson calls for accessible EV transition
Balfour makes double promotion to SLT
Scottish Govt slashes active travel as part of £500m cuts
Induced demand and bizarre politics: Norwich latest to knock NWL
