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Budget 2026: CIHT calls for five-year local funding model to save 'up to £2bn'

Budget 2026: CIHT calls for five-year local funding model to save 'up to £2bn'

The CIHT is calling on the Government to move to a five-year long-term funding model for local highway maintenance, which could unlock up to £2.2bn in savings to reinvest in local roads.

Local authorities secure £220m of incentive fund allocations

Local authorities secure £220m of incentive fund allocations

The Department for Transport (DfT) has unveiled £220m of 'incentive funding' allocations to local highways authorities following the publication of maintenance transparency reports this year.

National Highways names schemes for £8.5bn pipeline of works

National Highways names schemes for £8.5bn pipeline of works

National Highways has priced over 20 proposed renewal and enhancement projects, with a total estimated value of roughly £8.5bn.

APPG calls for CIL to be directed to roads as billions left unspent

APPG calls for CIL to be directed to roads as billions left unspent

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Better Roads has called for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) money to be spent on local roads as less than a third of councils reported using the cash for highways.



Grant Shewan
Of material importance: practical safety innovations

From cold asphalt to low-carbon materials and a new generation of high-visibility workwear, Red Stag Materials founder Grant Shewan discusses the homegrown success of his business and its commitment to using practical innovation to make our industry safer, more productive and more sustainable.

The Ranty Highwayman
Ranty Highwayman: Bravery and boldness

This is the story of a chartered engineer trying to make sense of highways and transport in the UK. In this month’s article, his message is: ‘Courage, mon brave.’

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New chief strategy officer for Balfour Beatty

New chief strategy officer for Balfour Beatty

Balfour Beatty has appointed Emma Loxton as its chief strategy officer.

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