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Dominic Browne

Dominic Browne

Articles by Dominic Browne

strategic-road-network

National Highways chief takes swipe at 'inconsistent and rubbish' work

15/10/2026

In one of his first public addresses, after just half a year in the job, National Highways' Nick Joyce hit out at the industry and National Highways, suggesting the public was being let down.

innovation-and-strategy

New Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8 due in November - with 'change control' pilot

15/10/2026

An updated version of the Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 8 is set for publication next month and will be launched together with a pilot 'change control' process, enabling submissions for further reforms.

people

National Highways 'Chief Exec's Challenge' allocates £1m to worker safety innovations

15/10/2026

National Highways will dedicate £1m of innovation funding to support innovations and ideas that can deliver a 'step change' in road worker safety.

people

Thorn Lighting appoints new vice president

12/10/2026

Thorn announces new VP with extensive international experience.

nations-and-regions

Welsh Govt funds VR films to boost safety message with the young

25/09/2026

Deputy transport minister Mark Hooper has launched virtual reality (VR) road safety content aimed at young drivers.

innovation-and-strategy

TfL launches publicly-owned bus company, alongside new interchange guidance

25/09/2026

Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled 'Buses for London', a publicly owned bus company for the capital, as well as updated Interchange Best Practice Guidelines,

innovation-and-strategy

DfT launches consultation on new draft roadworks code of practice

24/09/2026

The Department for Transport has launched a long-awaited consultation on its plans to update the 2013 Safety at Street Works and Road Works code of practice, otherwise known as 'the Red Book'.

innovation-and-strategy

Alexander goes 'hell for leather' with £104m for National Cycle Network

24/09/2026

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has announced £104m to help 'maintain and expand' the 12,000-mile National Cycle Network'.

innovation-and-strategy

Highways Podcast: Putting trust in people with Associated Asphalt's Nick Denning

24/09/2026

Managing Director at Associated Asphalt Contracting Nick Denning talks to Highways editor Dominic Browne about building a culture of trust and respect in your workforce.

highways-awards

Highways Awards 2026 Winners

24/09/2026

Highways is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Highways Awards, the sector's largest and most prestigious social event.