LCRIG supports the ‘highways community’ by organising and coordinating a suite of activities designed to facilitate collaboration and innovation throughout the sector. This includes setting up, organising or facilitating CPD presentations, technical training days, member meetings, discussions and introductions. Members also benefit from support through our members’ area – find out more about LCRIG membership and how to join.
LCRIG supports the Department for Transport to enable change using innovative techniques to help achieve savings and efficiencies, working together to ensure highway services are maintained to a standard that people expect and deserve. The DfT engages with LCRIG members by taking part in webinars and events and as a mechanism to gather information for things such as the allocation of grant funding.
Keep an eye on our website and other channels to stay abreast of what our members and the wider sector are doing to facilitate collaboration and innovation.
20 January 2022
Following extensive research HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions (UK) Ltd are set to invest in the UK highways operations and maintenance market.
20 January 2022
Ainsty Timber Marketing (ATM) has met the Bronze level requirements of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).
19 January 2022
Freight and logistics experts in the UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems Industry Association have been presented with a compelling case for haulage firms to share...
13 January 2022
The RAMS framework website has launched, providing local authorities across the UK with easy access to information on the framework and how to engage with...
12 January 2022
NYHighways becomes first highways business to use Connected Safety Net’s reporting app.
12 January 2022
An automatic taper which can close off lanes in minutes and saves road workers having to put out cones in the face of oncoming traffic...
12 January 2022
Executive county councillors today unanimously supported a revised 20mph speed limit policy for North Yorkshire that will place a greater focus on active, sustainable travel,...
12 January 2022
VolkerHighways and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead recently trialled a sustainable and efficient way of repairing defects in pavements and roads.
11 January 2022
We recognise how important it is to reduce our impact on the environment even further...
5 January 2022
Amey has secured a new contract with Transport Scotland to operate, maintain and upgrade the motorway and trunk road technology infrastructure across the whole of...
5 January 2022
JCB is celebrating a major milestone for its award-winning engine.
4 January 2022
South Gloucestershire Council’s mission of replacing the district’s old-style streetlights with more sustainable and efficient LED lights has delivered huge cost and energy...
17 December 2021
A new collaboration has been agreed between XAIS and the University of Nottingham to develop an intelligent decision support tool that will deliver a step...
13 December 2021
Large highways and transport businesses are being urged to ensure that they treat small and medium enterprises fairly when delivering major contracts.
9 December 2021
Digital innovation and dual-fuel hydrogen technology aids nationwide contractor, Multevo to deliver a low carbon service.
8 December 2021
Over 1,000 guests were welcomed through the doors of the Westminster Park Plaza on Friday 3rd December for the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity’s annual lunch...
7 December 2021
SRL has been bought by 3i Infrastructure plc, in a move that will support the next phase of growth for the firm as it continues...
29 November 2021
The City and County of Swansea Council has selected a second Multihog machine to self-deliver permanent patch repairs after their first Multihog massively improved operational...
30 November 2021
There's still time to register for the Transport Technology Forum's (TTF) next Fireside Chat which will feature the launch of the Department for Transport’s...
30 November 2021
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has become the first local authority in the UK to take delivery of one of JCB's PotholePro machines.
30 November 2021
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity have launched their 2021 charity e-card campaign to celebrate the festive season.
29 November 2021
The Miles Macadam team are currently completing their third Carbon Neutral Surfacing Scheme of 2021.
30 November 2021
The Norfolk-based road safety technology firm Westcotec has been officially approved as a subcontractor for Amey NMC SW Scotland. The approval, which was granted on 10...
25 November 2021
The country’s Intelligent Transport industry association ITS (UK) has given its highest honour, the Rees Hills Award for Personal Contribution and Achievement to Ian...
25 November 2021
Infrastructure technology provider Coeval has won a place on three lots as part of the Transport Technology and Associated Services (TTAS) framework.
25 November 2021
Work to improve road safety in Cambridgeshire has been recognised as part of an international award.
24 November 2021
Clearview Intelligence, has won a place on six Lots as part of the Transport Technology and Associated Services (TTAS) framework.
24 November 2021
A collaborative approach between road marking experts, WJ Scotland, and BEAR Scotland has brought significant carbon savings of 1,778 tonnes across Scotland’s North East Trunk...
24 November 2021
XAIS Asset Management has introduced an innovative module in its XA© Asset Management platform that allows users to track a live programme of works in...
23 November 2021
Emily See, Senior Consultant, Infrastructure Asset Management at Yotta discusses meeting the UK's net zero goals with highways lifecycle planning.
19 November 2021
ITS (UK)’s first major in-person gathering since the start of the pandemic will feature a discussion about how technology is helping transport reduce emissions...
18 November 2021
Connected Safety Net has announced the appointment of Simon Nestel as its Chief Executive Officer.
17 November 2021
Industry group revisits objectives to work together and share knowledge within the highways sector.
16 November 2021
John Lamb, Past President of the Local Government Technical Advisers Group (LGTAG), has welcomed the release of the DfT / LGTAG report on Emergency Preparedness, Response, &...
16 November 2021
The Transport Technology Forum's (TTF) next Fireside Chat will feature the launch of the Department for Transport’s new ITS Evaluation Guidance.
16 November 2021
The drop of a fifth in deaths and serious injuries on roads in 2020, due to lockdowns reducing traffic, was the first decline in years and...
9 November 2021
LCRIG associate member, ATM to take part in Green Jumper Day on the 26th November.
9 November 2021
SWARCO Traffic, the traffic technology specialist, and SRL Traffic Systems, the UK and Republic of Ireland's largest manufacturer and supplier of portable and temporary ITS...
8 November 2021
The Rees Jeffreys Road Fund Trustees are pleased to announce that they will be running a Transport Masters Bursary programme for 2022-23.
4 November 2021
WJ Group have secured a place on National Highways’ new £3.6 billion Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF).
4 November 2021
All new housing and commercial developments built in Southend-on-Sea could have electric vehicle charging points, as part of a proposed new planning policy to be...
4 November 2021
Luton Council are urging drivers to drive safely and with thought for others road users, and reminding them to adhere to the speed limit and...
2 November 2021
The UK’s industry association for Intelligent Transport Systems is highlighting the role its members are playing in this week’s major Highways UK exhibition...
2 November 2021
Red Stag Materials has had its EZ Street asphalt road repair product certified carbon-neutral – paving the way to a cleaner process for repairing Britain’s...
1 November 2021
The date for long-awaited ADEPT SMART Places Live Labs Expo has been announced.
1 November 2021
Gloucestershire highways have been taking positive action to support the fight against climate change.
1 November 2021
Digital road solutions, CAV testing techniques and a fusion of transport modelling with live traffic data to improve air quality are among the shortlists for...
28 October 2021
Trojan Energy have announced a new project to develop a single, publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint that can be installed in the street outside...
27 October 2021
The UK and RoI’s largest manufacturer and supplier of portable and temporary ITS equipment, SRL Traffic Systems, is extending its portfolio of products designed...
27 October 2021
In its ongoing mission to create a cleaner, greener and healthier environment, the county council is trialling all-electric sites, with both plant vehicles and worker...
27 October 2021
The Government has awarded £274,900 so West Sussex County Council can develop its next package of cycling and walking schemes and promotional activity.
25 October 2021
Suffolk County Council signs up to the NGO UK100’s ‘Net Zero Pledge.
25 October 2021
Electric vehicle charging points are set to be installed at seven sites across Northampton this autumn as part of the West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC)...
25 October 2021
Chris Ball, Managing Director of Nuclear and Power at Atkins comments on UK’s Net Zero Strategy.
22 October 2021
The UK’s Industry Association for Intelligent Transport Systems is holding a special day on 25 November for members to get together and network, share ideas...
21 October 2021
ITS (UK) is inviting members to take part in a short survey to help them improve the service they provide to members.
21 October 2021
The UK’s first nudge-behaviour trial for a new style of potentially life-saving pedestrian crossings, has been launched in Liverpool.
20 October 2021
A new bid for £890,000 in Government funding to improve a 1.5km walking and cycling route between Combe Down and the University of Bath is set...
20 October 2021
Cadent launches a 10 Point Plan setting out an ambitious and long-term commitment to decarbonising the way we use energy in homes and businesses, whilst also...
19 October 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has teamed up with National Highways to deliver a webinar entitled 'Transforming road markings'.
18 October 2021
Town, gown and local Lancaster businesses put on a showcase of their work towards net-zero when the ‘Zero Carbon Tour’ pulled onto Lancaster University campus...
18 October 2021
Victims of road traffic collisions will be remembered at a special service in November.
18 October 2021
Making vehicles safer is a vital part of TfL's Vision Zero commitment to eliminating death and serious injury on the transport network.
18 October 2021
Ringway, the specialist highway services company, has been fast tracking its way towards its target of 40% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2030, delivering greener...
14 October 2021
Webinar now available to watch On Demand - Hosted by LCRIG, this webinar, presented by Hyperion, examines the role of maintenance and asset management in...
14 October 2021
Hundreds of tonnes of material that was previously treated as waste and which needed to be safely and expensively disposed of is being used to...
14 October 2021
Lincolnshire is among six councils to receive funding to develop local road improvements projects.
14 October 2021
Hampshire County Council is urging people to respect its frontline highways workforce in an effort to reduce the number of incidents of verbal abuse, threats...
13 October 2021
The BBA has launched its annual Stakeholder Experience Survey.
13 October 2021
Move sees Pilot Group further consolidate its market-leading traffic control systems offering
11 October 2021
Multevo, the award-winning nationwide UK highways, civils, and verge maintenance partner, has developed the world’s first Hydrohog – a high performance and multi purpose highway...
11 October 2021
In the late 1990s there was little interest in the effects transport had on the environment, however one academic spotted the issues and decided to...
11 October 2021
Three eye-catching new pedestrian crossings in DecoMark™ have been installed in Dumbarton, Scotland, as part of a project to encourage active travel.
8 October 2021
October is shaping up to be a very successful month for Miles Macadam, who won Net Zero Innovation Project of the Year at LCRIG’s...
8 October 2021
On September the 28th the Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) brought together senior figures in the lighting and built environment sector, including LCRIG, for an...
6 October 2021
The efficiency, cost-effectiveness and safety of roadwork projects have been given a boost by the signing of a new corporate partnership by the UK and...
6 October 2021
Galliford Try, one of the UK’S leading construction groups, is delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Tompkins to the new role of Director...
6 October 2021
Arcadis, the leading global Design & Consultancy organization for natural and built assets, announced the commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions (Net Zero) in 2035...
27 September 2021
Two years on since Doncaster Council declared a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency and plenty has been done as they relentlessly take action to help protect...
27 September 2021
A major highways project to improve the A650 Hard Ings through Keighley has won the John Smeaton Award for the Best Large Highways and Transportation...
27 September 2021
A new strategy setting out how Kent County Council and its partners aim to eliminate deaths on Kent’s roads by 2050 has been revealed.
27 September 2021
Engineers at Lancaster University have led research that discovers a way to generate renewable biofuel additives, using radiation that could be derived from nuclear waste.
27 September 2021
Essex Highways is trialling two new innovations – an electric mini-excavator and a battery-operated wacker plate which is used to compact the ground and aggregates into...
27 September 2021
Electric vehicle charging points will be installed on streets in older residential areas of Milton Keynes after the council secured a £1.1m grant.
22 September 2021
TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) has published a paper to stimulate discussion among local authorities about the need and the means to achieve an integrated toolkit...
20 September 2021
To mark the return of live events, IAT will be holding an Autumn Seminar, a half-day focusing on the Future Challenges and Opportunities in the...
14 September 2021
ATM have successfully completed surveillance audits to renew their certifications for ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015.
13 September 2021
In the run-up to COP26 in Glasgow, and the requirement for transport to dramatically reduce its emissions, ITS (UK) has appointed environment expert Keith McCabe...
9 September 2021
The Transport Technology Forum has set up a new Working Group to help local councils tackle the challenges around delivering charging networks for the anticipated...
9 September 2021
Market-leading highway maintenance manufacturer, UltraCrete, are delighted to announce the launch of Mortar Buoy® - the next generation, innovative, ironwork installation aid.
9 September 2021
Miles Macadam announce their entry into the 2021 Highways Awards in collaboration with WSP, Kier and Shropshire Council.
8 September 2021
The Trustees of the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund are celebrating 150 years since the birth of their benefactor William Rees Jeffreys with a major UK-wide Competition.
8 September 2021
The Transport Data Initiative (TDI) is delighted to announce the 9th TDI Webinar is to be held on Thursday 23rd September 2021.
2 September 2021
Crowded has created a contactless ‘digital trigger’ to ensure touch-free crossings and improve safety among road users.
25 August 2021
Dynniq deploys a new integrated CCTV and Traffic Management System for the City of Wolverhampton.
1 September 2021
Brighton & Hove’s hugely successful BTN BikeShare scheme is adding a new vehicle to its fleet this week.
24 August 2021
An ambitious plan to convert an entire Harrogate bus fleet to electric vehicles has taken a step forward after the Government invited North Yorkshire County...
24 August 2021
Following an extensive and intensive recruitment and selection process, Sue Procter has been appointed as the new Director for Highways and Transport at Cambridgeshire County...
24 August 2021
Ringway, a specialist highway services company, has received delivery of the UK’s first fully electric 7.2 tonne IVECO Daily cage tipper for its Hounslow Highways...
24 August 2021
Even at the height of summer, plans are being laid to ensure North Yorkshire is ready for whatever winter might throw at the county.
20 August 2021
Essex Highways remains on track to install an additional 5,000 LED streetlights across the county by the end of the month.
20 August 2021
As the country begins to get back to face-to-face working, the UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems industry association, ITS (UK) is committing to offering members...
19 August 2021
As part of its commitment to championing gender equality, leading construction materials supplier Aggregate Industries is proud to announce it has signed up to a...
19 August 2021
Wrekin Products has welcomed two highly experienced industry professionals to further support the firm’s ethos of finding and providing the right solution for each...
18 August 2021
Rosehill Highways have announced the latest addition to their Narrow Cycle Lane Defender range of cycle lane segregation products - the NCLD Lite.
18 August 2021
Trojan Energy, the clean energy company, has secured a late seed round investment of £2.2 million to roll out its unique, flat-and-flush on-street EV (electric vehicle)...
17 August 2021
SRL is honoured to receive the AFC Bronze Award in recognition of our commitment to supporting the armed forces.
17 August 2021
RedRay has joined the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) as a consultant member.
17 August 2021
SRL, leading manufacturer and supplier of portable and temporary ITS equipment and integrated systems to the traffic management, construction, events and utilities sectors – has achieved...
12 August 2021
The UK’s Intelligent Transport Systems Industry Association, ITS (UK), is leading an offer to small and medium enterprises to take a place on the...
12 August 2021
Officials at Nottingham Trent University have officially approved JCT’s plans for running a successful and safe Traffic Signals Symposium at their site in September.
12 August 2021
Public Policy Exchange is hosting a webinar on 07 September entitled 'Improving Public Transport: Boosting infrastructure and safety and promoting integration and innovation in local services...
12 August 2021
Art, colours and creativeness galore! This is what you can find on the streets of Piccadilly Circus in the heart of London - and Geveko's...
11 August 2021
Project Centre has been announced as Employer of the Year at the 2021 Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) Awards.
11 August 2021
Market leading offering by traffic-control company TWM gives crucial insight allowing better deployment of road safety measures.
10 August 2021
SRL's multiphase adaptive detection system for portable and temporary traffic signals has been independently proven to reduce average queue lengths
10 August 2021
ATM Ltd is proud to have been awarded accreditation from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace.
3 August 2021
A pilot project will see on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging points, installed by SSE Enterprise, in Wirral for the first time.
4 August 2021
Members of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) are being invited by Roadtechs to join them on the 350,000m2 surface extension treatment programme in...
2 August 2021
LCRIG associate member Gaist has confirmed that its road asset data will be integrated into TRL Software’s cloud-native iROADS asset management system.
28 July 2021
TWM has won a key contract to supply and install all electronic vehicle-activated signage in the Wirral Borough Council area.
29 July 2021
The Road Safety Trust, Derby City Council, Enodamus Ltd and XAIS Asset Management Ltd have released a detailed report showcasing its research into developing a...
29 July 2021
First-of-a-kind on-street electric vehicle charge points are now officially live for testing in the London Borough of Brent. The new on-street charge points sit flush...
28 July 2021
Transport technology manufacturers, SMEs, a start-up and a Local Authority are among ten organisations to join the UK’s Intelligent Transport Society this summer.
27 July 2021
Gaist is to explore with TRL the detailed case for a digital twin of the UK’s road network, using data updated in near real-time.
27 July 2021
Less than half of the public agree that enough is being done to protect road workers in the UK, according to a survey commissioned by...
26 July 2021
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity commissioned Glasgow Caledonian University to carry out research on suicide statistics from 2015 to 2019 and alarming results show that suicides have...
26 July 2021
Clearview Intelligence has entered a Professional Development Partnership (PDP) with the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).
22 July 2021
The UK’s Intelligent Transport Society has decided to set up an expert forum to discuss and develop ideas on how the growing amount of...
22 July 2021
Gaist has announced it has secured a £2.1 million investment from BGF – the UK’s most active growth capital investor.
22 July 2021
While the UK continues to take cautious steps out of lockdown, many outdoor tourism attractions are already inundated with record numbers of visitors.
21 July 2021
SRL Traffic Systems has scooped a top award from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for demonstrating consistently high health and safety...
20 July 2021
Work to better connect Wigan Pier with Wigan town centre has commenced.
20 July 2021
With walking and cycling becoming a key focus of travel provision over the past year, active travel solutions are a key element of this September’...
19 July 2021
Kier and Shropshire Council appoint Multevo to form part of the Shropshire Highways Alliance to improve service delivery across the network following a series of...
15 July 2021
The Chair of the UK’s Intelligent Transport Society says the Government’s new Transport Decarbonisation Plan which commits to net-zero transport by 2050 is to...
13 July 2021
The Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) has announced it has selected the British Board of Agrément (BBA) as the preferred Approved Body (AB) Partner...
7 July 2021
A Distributed Automated Cutting System (DACS) project, led by Eurovia UK, in partnership with Loop Technology and The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (...
14 July 2021
A new PR & Marketing company dedicated to helping the highways and transport industry to engage and communicate more effectively has been launched.
6 July 2021
LCRIG is shining a light on women in highways. This week, Helen Blood discusses the progress that has been made around making the industry more...
6 July 2021
Red Stag Materials is expanding production of its EZ Street Asphalt product – a greener solution to potholes.
5 July 2021
The Transport Data Initiative (TDI) is delighted to announce the 8th TDI Webinar, to be held on Wednesday 21st July 2021, from 11:00 - 12:00. The event will...
6 July 2021
Connected Kerb will be installing 34 electric vehicle charging points on behalf of Medway Council.
5 July 2021
XAIS Asset Management has worked in collaboration with The Driven Company to help the Institute of Asphalt Technology (IAT) deliver up to date study notes...
5 July 2021
The Transport Technology Forum (TTF) is hosting a webinar that will discuss the Government's Bus Back Better strategy.
5 July 2021
Lancashire County Council is reminding anyone with trees on their property that they have a responsibility to ensure they are in a safe condition. This...
29 June 2021
Since its launch six months ago, the HAUC(UK) app has had over 13,000 users. A new release has now been pushed out to users, offering...
28 June 2021
The Local Government Technical Advisers Group (LGTAG) has launched a Health and Wellbeing Survey to gain an understanding of how the highways sector has coped...
24 June 2021
The UK’s Intelligent Transport Society’s Women in ITS Group has heard a rousing speech from one of the industry’s most experienced professionals,...
23 June 2021
Local residents and business owners have welcomed the reopening on Monday (21 June) of the A19 at Chapel Haddlesey.
23 June 2021
To mark International Women in Engineering Day today (23 June) and as a continuation of LCRIG’s series of interviews shining a light on women in...
22 June 2021
KaarbonTech Asset Management has continued the expansion of its business, signing up Telford, Runnymede, Sandwell, Sunderland and Cambridgeshire councils, to deliver drainage management services on...
22 June 2021
XAIS has worked with Rochdale Borough Council to create a quantitative mobile solution that improves inspections and enhances contractor relationships.
22 June 2021
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Highways Service plans to clean a total of 86,650 grids across the borough at least once before March 2022.
17 June 2021
Nominations for the five categories in the prestigious ITS (UK) Awards have opened, ahead of an in-person ceremony in November to celebrate the industry’s...
17 June 2021
Request for supply chain members to engage with Liverpool John Moores University to undertake Research and development (R&D) projects.
17 June 2021
Gaist has been appointed as the roads data and intelligence provider on a key framework – a win that will see it continue to play a...
16 June 2021
Preparations for the free Innovation and Technology in Transport – ITT Hub event are now in the final stages, with the news that the event can...
16 June 2021
LCRIG associate member Crowded has created a contactless 'digital trigger' to ensure touch-free crossings and improve safety for road users.
16 June 2021
A Transport Technology Forum (TTF) report on traffic levels which was published last week has hit national media.
15 June 2021
KaarbonTech Asset Management helps over 50 local authorities define and manage their risk on a day-to-day basis, with software systems and services built from the ground...
15 June 2021
Works to upgrade the busy A140 between Yaxley and Brome in Suffolk, in a bid to enhance road safety and cut down on congestion have...
14 June 2021
Safecote and Gaist have entered into a new data sharing partnership which is designed to improve winter service delivery and asset management planning.
14 June 2021
Miles Macadam has delivered a carbon neutral surfacing scheme in collaboration with Shropshire Highways & KierWSP, using an innovative approach to sustainable surfacing.
10 June 2021
Seven intelligent transport societies from across Europe have published a report advising transport operators what is required to deliver a resilient network, including ensuring enough...
10 June 2021
Traffic volumes in towns and cities surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time since travel restrictions were introduced in March last year, according to the...
3 June 2021
The Chair of ITS (UK), Ryan Hood confirms the organisation will double-down on its commitment to decarbonisation, as he enters his second year in the...
3 June 2021
Gaist recently joined forces with the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) to host a webinar entitled 'Advancing safety inspections: the case for change' .
2 June 2021
Amey, an associate member of LCRIG, is trialling the use of 10 electric vehicles across five of its UK contracts to help understand what requirements are...
2 June 2021
Cheshire West and Chester Council has recently used two sources of funding to boost electric vehicle charging facilities across the borough.
1 June 2021
NY Highways, a company created by North Yorkshire County Council to give greater flexibility in highway maintenance, has started operations from today (1 June).
31 May 2021
Vaisala to host webinar on successful winter road maintenance strategies.
26 May 2021
Wrekin has completed an intensive consultation process to secure the opportunity to supply its specialist Unite range to Hampshire’s most significant infrastructure project in...
26 May 2021
The UK’s Intelligent Transport Society has announced a COP-26-related competition to come up with ideas on how intelligent transport systems can be used...
26 May 2021
Local authorities are being invited to reconnect with the road transport sector this summer at the Innovation & Technology in Transport - ITT Hub event -...
24 May 2021
ASI Solutions is on the search for local authority partner to demonstrate how Rhinophalt asphalt preservation could transform the way bridge decks are maintained.
24 May 2021
Multevo's ‘fix first time’ approach to increase the longevity of the network by preventing further deterioration.
20 May 2021
Connected Kerb has worked with Kent County Council (KCC) to install 40 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in poorly-served areas across the county.
18 May 2021
Highway Care’s FALCON Automated Cone Laying Machine (ACLM) is the first of its kind to successfully complete both off and on-road trials as part...
14 May 2021
The scheme has been hailed as a success, being the first carbon neutral road improvement scheme in the UK. Disruption to road users and the...
12 May 2021
PTS are pleased to announce that their latest Multi-Functional Vehicle (MFV) is fully UKPMS accredited to deliver SCANNER surveys, in line with the latest industry...
10 May 2021
This week’s Transport Technology Forum Covid-19 Weekly Digest suggests traffic levels have returned to pre-pandemic baseline levels for the first time since the crisis...
5 May 2021
The London Bus Museum in Weybridge, Surrey, has had its indoor street brought to life thanks to a collaboration between LCRIG associate members, Amey and...
4 May 2021
The JCB PotholePro was sent to fix holes on one of the motorway’s busiest stretches - junctions 14 and 15 between Stafford and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The night...
28 April 2021
Amey, the leading infrastructure services and engineering company, has committed to reducing its carbon emissions and will reach carbon net zero by 2040.
26 April 2021
The contracting division of Aggregate Industries has made history by completing the UK’s first carbon neutral pavement scheme as part of Highways England’s...
1 September 2021
A bridge carrying a popular local bridleway over the A120 bypass has opened, meaning an end to long diversions.
LCRIG is in pole position to help bring the sector together and facilitate fresh thinking in innovation and collaboration. Our focus is on three key pillars – innovation, collaboration and the environment.
Collaboration | 26 January 2022
There's still time to register for the Local Council Roads Innovation Group's (LCRIG) first #AsktheDfT event of 2022. Members are invited to put their questions about...
Our Work | 26 January 2022
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) welcomed two new members this week.
Collaboration | 20 January 2022
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), updates members on the progress of the LCRIG DPS, following consultation meetings with...
Innovation | 18 January 2022
Liverpool John Moores University has been named as one of the five recipients of the WJ Group sponsored £150,000 LCRIG/Steve Berry Think Exceptional Innovation Fund.
Collaboration | 18 January 2022
Members of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) team attended Nightsafe with representatives from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council to present a cheque to...
Our Work | 17 January 2022
Gary Postle, Saint-Gobain PAM UK – Sales Director, speaks to the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) about how and why there needs to be a...
Collaboration | 13 January 2022
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), updates members on a new procurement exercise that is being developed in collaboration...
Our Work | 13 January 2022
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) welcomed two new members this week.
Innovation | 12 January 2022
Trevor Thompson, Business Manager at Roadtechs, speaks to Alec Peachey about breaking down barriers to innovation and how the sector must be open to change.
Our Work | 6 January 2022
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), welcomes the latest addition to the LCRIG team and updates members on a...
Our Work | 6 January 2022
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) welcomed two new associate members this week.
5 January 2022
Roger Eke, Tarmac's Technical Product Manager - South East, highlights the importance of accelerating progress in the area of sustainability during a chat with Local...
Our Work | 4 January 2022
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has appointed Gill Butcher as its new Events and Relationship Manager (Technology).
Collaboration | 16 December 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), updates members on a new LCRIG publication and reflects back on the last 12...
Collaboration | 15 December 2021
98 care leavers will be presented with individual gift bags thanks to the generosity of Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (...
15 December 2021
Brian Fitzpatrick, Managing Director of Fitzpatrick Advisory, speaks to the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) about working with the next generation of engineers and...
Collaboration | 9 December 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), updates members on a new publication to be released next week and discusses...
Innovation | 9 December 2021
2innov8's Managing Partner, Paul Richardson, caught up with the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) off the back of his recent presentation to the...
Collaboration | 8 December 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) welcomed two new members this week.
2 December 2021
In the aftermath of Storm Arwen, Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) reflects on the extent of abuse levelled...
Innovation | 1 December 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is launching a new 'Innovator Insights' series which will shine a light on individuals who are the driving...
Collaboration | 1 December 2021
Shaun Reddin, Managing Director of specialist consultancy company, RedRay, talks to LCRIG about the challenges facing the sector and how change needs to create solutions...
Collaboration | 25 November 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) welcomed two new members this week.
Innovation | 25 November 2021
Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) President Will Britain is featured in the latest edition of Transportation Professional where he talks about Project Amber.
Our Work | 25 November 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) recently spoke at an Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) event in London on the subject of 'Reaching Net...
Collaboration | 24 November 2021
This week, Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) updates members on the group's plans for 2022 and climate change is...
Our Work | 24 November 2021
The latest LCRIG-led webinar, Transforming Road Markings is now available to watch on demand.
Collaboration | 18 November 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), unveils latest update on the national DPS developments.
Innovation | 17 November 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) reflects back on the series of innovation pitches that took place during the summer.
Collaboration | 17 November 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is supporting Road Safety Week, a national week of events dedicated to providing road safety advice to all...
Innovation | 16 November 2021
There's less than a week left to register for a webinar entitled 'Transforming road markings' which is being delivered by the Local Council Roads Innovation...
Environment | 11 November 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), updates members on the Net Zero Working Group.
Environment | 11 November 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has welcomed commitments made during Transport Day at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26 (10 November).
Collaboration | 11 November 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) have recently reached 3,000 followers on our LinkedIn page.
Collaboration | 8 November 2021
Will Britain, President of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) visited Trinity Hospice in Blackpool last week with a special delivery.
Innovation | 8 November 2021
There's still time to register for a webinar entitled 'Transforming road markings' which is being delivered by the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) in...
Environment | 8 November 2021
The Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP) is hosting a 'Light Back Better' event in London this Thursday (11 November).
Innovation | 4 November 2021
In Martin's absence this week, Content Director Alec Peachey updates members in the view from the top.
Innovation | 4 November 2021
The first companies to receive funding as part of the LCRIG / Steve Berry Think Exceptional Innovation Fund are announced.
Collaboration | 3 November 2021
Representatives from a wide range of industry groups, including the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), gave an overview of the local roads market at...
Collaboration | 3 November 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is backing a programme designed to end abuse of highways workers and has called on local authorities to...
Innovation | 1 November 2021
A report by the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) shows that there is no shortage of enthusiasm when it comes to delivering innovation in...
Our Work | 2 November 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s commitment to invest in improving transport and infrastructure in the Autumn Budget...
Our Work | 1 November 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) welcomes two new members this week.
Our Work | 28 October 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), reflects on the findings of an innovation survey conducted by LCRIG, which will...
Collaboration | 28 October 2021
With access to worldwide technical expertise and an extensive portfolio of products, Saint-Gobain PAM UK is able to combine the benefits of being part of...
Our Work | 26 October 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) will be participating in next week's Highways UK event which is taking place at the Birmingham NEC.
Our Work | 21 October 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), updates members on another busy week.
Collaboration | 19 October 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has teamed up with National Highways to deliver a webinar entitled 'Transforming road markings'.
Innovation | 18 October 2021
After a career in highways spanning more than 40 years, Kieran Collins, Highways Commissioner at Cheshire West and Chester Council, is retiring next month (November). Here,...
Our Work | 14 October 2021
Total amount raised in the LCRIG £50 Challenge announced at Strictly Highways award ceremony.
Environment | 14 October 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) announces new LCRIG climate working group to be established and calls on members...
Collaboration | 14 October 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) welcomed a trio of new members this week.
Innovation | 14 October 2021
The 2021 winners of the prestigious DfT Special Recognition awards were unveiled at this year's virtual Strictly Highways conference on 07 October.
Our Work | 11 October 2021
The Strictly Highways 2021 live event has now finished, but there is still chance to register for free to visit the Exhibition Hall, fill your swag...
Our Work | 8 October 2021
This week, Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), takes a look back at the highlights from Strictly Highways 2021.
Our Work | 8 October 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is proud to announce National Highways has joined as a Key Organisation member.
Our Work | 7 October 2021
Roads Minister, Baroness Vere praised the work of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) during a keynote speech delivered as part of the organisation’...
Our Work | 30 September 2021
This week, Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) announces high profile keynote speakers for Strictly Highways.
Collaboration | 30 September 2021
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport (DfT) Baroness Vere of Norbiton, and Steve Gooding, Director of the RAC Foundation, will be...
Collaboration | 29 September 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has achieved certification to the international standard, ISO 44001, representing a global first for an organisation of its type.
Our Work | 23 September 2021
This week, Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), updates members on the progress of the DPS and other LCRIG...
Training | 16 September 2021
This week, Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) shares some exciting news with members.
Training | 16 September 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has been awarded grant funding by the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund.
Innovation | 16 September 2021
The programme for this years Strictly Highways conference has now been confirmed, with top speakers from central and local government, the supply chain, and much...
Innovation | 13 September 2021
The deadline for entries for the DfT Special Recognition Awards is this Friday (17 September). Delivered as part of Strictly Highways, the awards recognise companies and...
Collaboration | 9 September 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is extremely proud to announce their entry for the Highway Partnership category has been shortlisted for the final...
Our Work | 9 September 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) looks ahead at the conferences he will be participating in over the coming...
Innovation | 2 September 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) updates members following the fourth round of innovation pitches.
Collaboration | 2 September 2021
Entries for the DfT Special Recognition Awards are now open.
Collaboration | 2 September 2021
The LCRIG £50 Challenge has received a huge boost this week thanks to a generous donations from Colas and Wilde Consulting.
Innovation | 26 August 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) updates members following third round of innovation pitches.
Innovation | 26 August 2021
Today (26 August) , the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) and the Transport Technology Forum (TTF), are announcing a new partnership to promote best practice, collaboration...
Innovation | 24 August 2021
Delegates attending this year's Strictly Highways 2021 virtual event will be able to watch a live session entitled 'Innovation in action' on day two.
Innovation | 19 August 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), updates members following the second round of innovation pitches.
Collaboration | 19 August 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has appointed Adam Clark as its new Development and Relationship Management Coordinator.
Innovation | 16 August 2021
39 councils in England have been awarded a share of £15 million additional funding to upgrade and repair of traffic signals, which will make traffic in their...
Innovation | 11 August 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), participates in one of the most enjoyable events of his 40 years in highways...
Innovation | 11 August 2021
The Chair of the LCRIG Infrastructure Innovation Board, Ian Large, updates members on the first round of innovation pitches and why he sees opportunities such...
Innovation | 12 August 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) invites you to submit a short video for this year's Strictly Highways conference.
Environment | 11 August 2021
Jonathon Munslow, Asset and Infrastructure Group Manager and Traffic Manager for South Gloucestershire Council, talks to LCRIG about health and wellbeing in the highways sector.
Our Work | 5 August 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), updates members on exciting developments for LCRIG's new training project.
Innovation | 4 August 2021
Galliford Try recently became the newest member of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG). The company's Managing Director Dave Lowery spoke to Alec Peachey...
Our Work | 2 August 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group's (LCRIG) second #AsktheDfT event is now available to watch on demand.
Innovation | 29 July 2021
Sponsorship opportunities, exhibitor packages and delegate places for this year's Strictly Highways 2021 virtual event are now open.
Collaboration | 29 July 2021
LCRIG's first ‘In conversation' interview has taken place with two experts on the subject of rural roads.
Collaboration | 29 July 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), looks back on another busy few days for the organisation which saw delivery...
Training | 29 July 2021
Past President of the Local Government Technical Advisers Group (LGTAG) John Lamb talks to LCRIG Content Director Alec Peachey about some of the challenges facing...
Collaboration | 27 July 2021
Galliford Try, Rediweld Traffic Products and Reflective Measurement Systems Ltd (RMS) are the latest associate members to join the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG).
Collaboration | 22 July 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), announces LCRIG has become the first organisation of its type in the world...
Collaboration | 22 July 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is pleased to welcome i-glow as an associate member.
Collaboration | 22 July 2021
Thurrock Council is the latest council member to join the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG).
Innovation | 20 July 2021
Local highway authorities, universities, private sector companies and innovative individuals are invited to submit applications for funding via the LCRIG website.
Collaboration | 20 July 2021
Members of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) will once again have the opportunity to put questions directly to senior personnel from the Department...
Collaboration | 20 July 2021
ATM Ltd has become an associate member of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG).
Collaboration | 15 July 2021
The LCRIG £50 Challenge received a boost this week with generous donations from JMS Lincoln Ltd and Henry Williams & Son (Roads) Ltd.
Collaboration | 14 July 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), updates members on the arrangements for Strictly Highways 2021 and other LCRIG projects.
Collaboration | 15 July 2021
Reading Borough Council recently accessed the LCRIG Project Amber Framework Agreement contract and this has allowed the local authority to accelerate its specialist concrete road...
Collaboration | 14 July 2021
LCRIG's Chief Executive, Martin Duffy, features as part of Highway Voices podcast speaking about the important attributes of being a good leader.
Innovation | 14 July 2021
A webinar delivered by the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) in association with Gaist and Safecote that looked at how the use of data...
Collaboration | 14 July 2021
Independent testing consultancy service R3 has become the latest organisation to join the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) as an Academia member.
Collaboration | 13 July 2021
NWSRG has joined the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) as a Partner member.
Innovation | 12 July 2021
Ian Large, Chair of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group's Infrastructure Innovation Board, provides an update on the role of the Board and outlines why...
Innovation | 6 July 2021
Chief executive of LCRIG and chair of NY Highways, Martin Duffy, announces the launch of a £150,000 innovation fund dedicated to the late head of local...
Innovation | 28 June 2021
Members of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) will once again have the opportunity to put questions directly to senior personnel from the Department...
Collaboration | 8 July 2021
Members of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) will now benefit from new look profile pages on the organisation's website.
Innovation | 24 June 2021
A new £150,000 Innovation Fund for road surface treatments is being made available through the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) in partnership with the leading...
Environment | 17 June 2021
In recognition of Clean Air Day, LCRIG's Content Director, Alec Peachey asks members to make a pledge to help combat climate change.
Collaboration | 17 June 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), asks associate members to help steer the development of the LCRIG DPS.
Innovation | 10 June 2021
Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) members and the wider sector can now register for a webinar which will examine how the use of data...
Collaboration | 9 June 2021
The LCRIG £50 Challenge has received a kick start thanks to a generous donation from Bethell.
Collaboration | 1 June 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is challenging all Project Amber Framework members to help raise much needed funds for our chosen charity, Trinity...
Innovation | 27 May 2021
The latest LCRIG webinar 'Overcoming local authority challenges in the EV space' is now available to watch on demand.
Innovation | 20 May 2021
This year's Strictly Highways event will be delivered virtually and is set to feature all the elements that delegates and exhibitors are used to including...
20 May 2021
The LCRIG Recruitment service has been launched and we are busy in the background testing the functionality and uploading vacancies for our members.
Innovation | 20 May 2021
Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), discusses plans for a national Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and calls for members to...
Innovation | 17 May 2021
A webinar delivered by the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) in association with Gaist that looked at how councils can advance their safety inspections...
Innovation | 13 May 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) will be exhibiting at a new event next month - Innovation and Technology in Transport – ITT Hub.
Collaboration | 12 May 2021
More than 100 local authorities have expressed an interest in the £15 million funding allocation for the upgrade and repair of traffic signals in England – a level...
Innovation | 5 May 2021
The Policy and Operations Director of a public-private partnership that exists to accelerate a sustainable shift to lower carbon vehicles will be a keynote speaker...
Innovation | 5 May 2021
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group's (LCRIG) first #AsktheDfT event is now available to watch on demand.
28 April 2021
Representatives from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) will be speaking at LCRIG's upcoming webinar entitled 'Overcoming local authority challenges in the electric vehicle...
7 September 2020
The increasing pace of technological change presents challenges and opportunities for the highways sector which now needs to demonstrate a level of agility and collaboration...
LCRIG has recently launched a recruitment service designed to drive the best candidates to your roles – free of charge to councils and partner members. In addition, all postings for apprenticeships, graduate placements and work experience will be free of charge to all. Associate members, utility members and consultant members will also be eligible to post a limited number of jobs free of charge. LCRIG also offers a tailored job service.
Members benefit from a range of services and support, LCRIG deliver webinars designed to facilitate fresh thinking in the industry; offer a recruitment service; provides frameworks to encourage greater levels of innovation; produces a weekly newsletter to highlight good work taking place across the industry; plus much more.
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is officially established as a Community Interest Company (CIC).
This means that the organisation can operate like any other limited company and can procure goods and services, lease offices and apply for government funding.
