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£120m highways framework on the way for Herefordshire

03/10/2025

Herefordshire Council has announced plans to set up a new framework for the highways and public realm schemes with an estimated value of £120m.

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National Centre for Accessible Transport announces new CEO

03/10/2025

The National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) has appointed Emma Partlow as its new chief executive officer (CEO).

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A46 bypass given government green light

02/10/2025

National Highways’ planned A46 Newark Bypass project has been approved by the Department for Transport (DfT).

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Balfour Beatty announces new highways MD

02/10/2025

Balfour Beatty has welcomed Joanna Vezey as the new managing director for its UK highways business.

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Deadlines extended for Hampshire transport framework

01/10/2025

Hampshire County Council has extended the deadlines for its new transport, highways and infrastructure framework, which is expected to be worth up to £120m.

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£1.4m Stockport lighting work up for grabs

01/10/2025

Totally Local Company, a street lighting service provider, has tendered a new street light framework with an estimated value of up to £1.44m on behalf of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council.

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National Highways delays bridge works after community consultation

01/10/2025

National Highways has delayed repairs to a bridge crossing the M6 after consultations with residents, allowing it to shift its focus to more urgent works along the route.

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Lambeth refunds just 9% of fines from unlawful LTN

29/09/2025

Lambeth Council has only refunded £126,000 of £1.4m in fines issued to motorists under an unlawful low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN), according to The Telegraph.

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Fox Brothers acquires NMS Civil Engineering

29/09/2025

Fox Brothers (The Fox Group) has announced its acquisition of NMS Civil Engineering, an established contractor in the Northwest involved in road planning, recycling, civil engineering and barriers.

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DfT appoints Zapmap as chargepoint open data provider

29/09/2025

The Department for Transport (DfT) has appointed Zapmap as its electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint open data provider.

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