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Dominic Browne

Dominic Browne

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innovation-and-strategy

VIDEO: AI Symposium II - from AI ambition to operational reality

10/08/2026

The second AI Symposium from Highways and leading field software supplier FYLD successfully brought together a wide swathe of the sector to discuss moving from AI ambition to operational reality.

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Somerset to tackle 'repeated M5 closures' with 'multi-agency working group'

07/08/2026

Somerset Council's Executive has backed plans to establish a multi-agency working group bringing together National Highways and the local Police to address motorway disruption.

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In Memoriam: Craig Baskin

06/08/2026

It is with great sadness that Highways reports on the passing of Craig Baskin, a respected asphalt industry professional who served on the Institute of Asphalt Technology's (IAT) Scottish Branch Committee.

innovation-and-strategy

Extreme heat prompts RSTA call for more flexible permits

29/07/2026

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.

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King Highway Products launches enhanced mobile carriageway closure vehicle fleet

22/07/2026

King Highway Products has unveiled a new enhanced mobile carriageway closure vehicle designed to meet all requirements for National Highways' GG117 standard.

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Council directors welcome new PM's 'place-first' vision

20/07/2026

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.

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Living Streets in search of three new trustees

20/07/2026

Living Streets is looking for three new trustees to join its board, as the charity develops a new strategy to be launched in the run-up to its centenary in 2029.

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Active Travel England advertises for new CEO

20/07/2026

Active Travel England has announced it is looking for a new CEO, with the offer of a £105,000 pay packet, to help lead the organisation as it oversees delivery of the third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy.

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NISTA: One in five Govt major projects rated 'unachievable'

14/07/2026

Almost one in five schemes from the Government's major projects portfolio last year have been rated red for 'unachievable' - representing £244bn from the programme's total whole life cost of £924.2bn.

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Burnham's case for devolution revolution

03/07/2026

Following the resignation of Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham MP is set to take over as prime minister in July, heralding a new era of devolution, with local leaders given greater control of transport powers and devolved funding.