Madders made minister for roads as Lightwood takes on local transport
Department for Transport (DfT) newcomer Justin Madders has been given the minister for roads brief, with Simon Lightwood taking on responsibility for local transport.
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Madders made minister for roads as Lightwood takes on local transport
Department for Transport (DfT) newcomer Justin Madders has been given the minister for roads brief, with Simon Lightwood taking on responsibility for local transport.
National Highways announces plans £10bn SRN framework
National Highways has published a planned procurement notice for its £9.5bn maintenance and response 2 framework.
Extreme heat prompts RSTA call for more flexible permits
The Road Surface Treatments Association has called on local highway authorities to build 'more flexibility into the work permits they issue to surface dressing contractors' to combat the impact of exceptionally hot weather.
UPDATED: Full Highways Awards 2026 Finalists revealed
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Council directors welcome new PM's 'place-first' vision
Local government directors have welcomed new prime minister Andy Burnham's ten-year mission 'to deliver good growth in every postcode' through a 'place-first' devolution agenda.
Active Travel England releases rural network guidance
Active Travel England has published a ‘first-of-its-kind’ guide for local authorities on designing safer and more accessible rural active travel routes.
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