rsta

RSTA and TyreSafe partner to promote Safe System approach

14/05/2025

The Road Surface Treatment Association (RSTA) and TyreSafe have partnered this month to help promote and embed the Safe System approach into road safety thinking.

Joint meeting sought to resolve 'pothole crisis'

28/04/2025

A first-of-its-kind event including MPs and senior road network experts was hosted by the RAC in Westminster on 23 April to tackle the UK’s ongoing pothole problem.

Only 3% of England’s local roads receive maintenance

15/04/2025

RAC analysis of official government figures has shown 97% of England’s 183,054-mile local road network received no maintenance of any kind throughout 2023/24.

The Boss is back: Ex-RSTA chief joins Stabilised Pavements

08/01/2025

Past chief executive of the RSTA Paul Boss has returned from retirement and joined Stabilised Pavements Ltd in a new role as asset and growth manager, Highways can reveal.

RSTA launches first Pothole Prevention Week

18/09/2024

The Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) has launched its first Pothole Prevention Week campaign, running from 16-21 September.

The Boss retires and RSTA names new chief

31/05/2024

Chief executive of the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) Paul Boss has announced that he is stepping down after four years at the helm and is set to retire from the sector.

DfT calls on Treasury to bring Network North cash forward

11/04/2024

The Department for Transport (DfT) is in negotiations with the Treasury over bringing forward a promised £8bn of ‘additional’ cash over the next nine years, a top official has revealed.

The RSTA and the case for surface dressing

14/07/2023

The Road Surface Treatments Association RSTA and the Road Emulsion Association have launched a joint campaign to reverse the decade-long decline in the use of surface dressing treatments. Dominic Browne speaks to RSTA chief executive Paul Boss about making the case.

RSTA 'brings clarity to surface treatment savings'

13/04/2023

The Road Surface Treatments Association has launched what it calls ‘game-changing’ guidance to help councils understand the carbon savings from using surface treatments.

There's method in gritting madness, RSTA says

13/07/2022

Road surface treatment firms should advise their customers that using grit dust on the roads during high temperatures can help keep the road network from melting excessively, their trade body has said.

Brett takes the chair at RSTA

17/05/2022

Kiely Bros contracts director Keith Brett has taken over as chair of the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA).

Councils urged to stop using trials to get around procurement

12/04/2022

Key figures in the sector have called on highway authorities to move on from using trials as a way of circumventing procurement rules and turn carbon reduction innovations into business as usual.

Spiralling inflation could halt vital maintenance, RSTA warns

25/03/2022

Contractors and suppliers have warned that highway maintenance schemes could be delayed this season as a result of supply challenges and spiralling costs.

RSTA Insights: Making the investment case to (and with) government

02/09/2021

Paul Boss, chief Executive of the Road Surface Treatments Association, outlines the hard work being done behind the scenes to secure proper investment in local highway maintenance.

'Familiar face' Robinson back at RSTA

22/04/2021

Dr Howard Robinson, the former chief executive of the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA), has become the organisation’s chairman.

RSTA's Boss calls for new strategy on roads

18/02/2021

The chief executive of the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) has called for a new, comprehensive strategy to help councils move to more effective road maintenance.

Highways Heroes: The right treatment

19/01/2021

Paul Boss, chief executive of the Road Surface Treatments Association, speaks to Dominic Browne about overcoming challenges on the front line and working behind the scenes to ensure the sector could keep going.

RSTA to get the Gaist treatment

21/10/2020

Highway technology company Gaist has joined the Road Surface Treatments Association with the aim of sharing knowledge and optimising road maintenance solutions.

New asphalt preservation guide released from RSTA

21/05/2020

New industry guidance from the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) and council directors' body ADEPT provides best practice and technical information for the application of asphalt surface course preservation treatments.

RSTA announces new leadership

08/04/2020

Paul Boss has been appointed chief executive of the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) and will take up his new post on 1 July.

Highways InProfile

latest magazine issue
Highways jobs

Professional Services Partnering Manager

Grade 13 £49,178 - £52,937 per annum
Shape the Future of Highways
Recruiter: Derbyshire County Council

Customer Support Officer

Up to £33291 per annum
Support businesses, serve communities and help deliver a service that keeps our borough clean and efficient.Support businesses, serve communities and England, London, City of London
Recruiter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Estate Manager

Up to £39150 per annum
Lead from the front. Keep our estates clean, safe and welcoming - and help build stronger communities every day.Lead from the front. Keep our estates England, London, City of London
Recruiter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Civil Enforcement Officer

£25,989 - £27,254 per annum
We’re looking for Civil Enforcement officers to join our parking services team. Selby, North Yorkshire
Recruiter: North Yorkshire Council

Waste and Recycling Manager

£64,355.20 - £70,397.60 per year
As Waste and Recycling Manager your role will be to oversee and manage the Waste Management Services Contract Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Recruiter: Aberdeen City Council

Director of Streets and Environment

£129,901 - £135,064
This is an exciting time to be joining Croydon. Croydon (City/Town), London (Greater)
Recruiter: Croydon Council

Highway Maintenance & Drainage Manager

£59,568 - £66,801
As our Highway Maintenance & Drainage Manager Civic Centre, Keynsham
Recruiter: Bath & North East Somerset Council

Director of Transport

£103,292 - £114,280
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Recruiter: York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Economic Development

Grade 14 £54,867 - £60,971 per annum
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the environment and shaping a sustainable future? Derbyshire
Recruiter: Derbyshire County Council

Major Projects Manager

Grade £54,867 - £60,971 per annum
Do you want to make a real difference to ‘place’, be the driving force behind major capital projects and directly impact people’s lives? Derbyshire
Recruiter: Derbyshire County Council

Director of Transport

£112,924
East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is on a bold journey. East Midlands Region
Recruiter: East Midlands Combined County Authority

Highways Network Engineer - WMF2169e

£45,091 - £46,142
This position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the resilience and effectiveness of our highway network. Kendal,Penrith or Barrow
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Highway Network Technician - WMF2168e

£28,598 - £29,540
This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a specialised area of highways operations while contributing directly Kendal, Penrith or Barrow
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Director of Streetscene

£94,972 - £108,767
We continue to have big ambitions for our borough Fareham, Hampshire
Recruiter: Fareham Borough Council

Principal Engineer - Urban Traffic Control (UTC)

£44,711 - £49,764
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic and engaged communities. Liverpool, Merseyside
Recruiter: Liverpool City Council

Lawyer 2- Planning and Highways

£49,764 - £54,181
We are looking for a fresh thinking and enthusiastic Planning and Highways Lawyer Hereford, Herefordshire
Recruiter: Herefordshire Council

Development Engineer

£35,967 - £41,268 per annum
Are you ready to play a key role in shaping and safeguarding the future of our highways and public spaces? Bexley (City/Town), London (Greater)
Recruiter: London Borough of Bexley

Highways Assistant Engineer WMF2133e

£39,513 to £40,476
We have an exciting opportunity for the right person to work within the challenging and ever-changing landscape. Penrith, Cumbria
Recruiter: Westmorland and Furness Council

PRINCIPAL TRANSPORT PLANNING OFFICER

£43693 - £46731
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join our team in Hull as a Principal Transport Planning Officer. Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Recruiter: Hull City Council

HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC ENGINEER - 4 POSTS

£43693 - £46731
We have several exciting opportunities for suitably qualified Highways Civil Engineers and Traffic Engineers Wilson Centre, 1st floor, Hull HU1 2AG
Recruiter: Hull City Council
SUBSCRIBE NOW

Latest Video

Subscribe to Highways today to ensure you keep your finger on the pulse of everything happening in the UK road network throughout the year.

SUBSCRIBE NOW