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.
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 promoting active travel, from both a policy and practical perspective.
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 help repair Oxfordshire’s roads.
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 of physical violence and aggressive behaviour by members of the public.
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 maintenance machine with ultra-low emissions displacing diesel by up to 40% through dual-fuel diesel/hydrogen technology.
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 do something about it by recruiting a group of transport technology professionals to discuss how intelligent transport systems could reduce the problems.
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 Strictly Highways Awards.
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 afternoon tea at the House of Lords.
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 RoI’s largest manufacturer and supplier of portable and temporary ITS equipment, SRL Traffic Systems.
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 of Risk & Sustainability, tasked with leading ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) across its recently launched Sustainable Growth strategy.
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 within its global operations
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 the planet.
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 Project 2021 for the Yorkshire and Humber at the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation Awards.
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 a solid sub base before laying a road or pavement top surface.
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 to improve decisions in highways asset management.
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 Asphalt Industry.
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 to be its first Carbon Ambassador.
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 huge growth in electric vehicles (EVs).
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 Council to bid for more than £8m to help to finance the project.
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 Council.
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 contract.
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 the choice of joining events in person or online.
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 Construction News initiative.
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 client.
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) charging hubs and develop further commercial applications of its technology.
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 a silver award for Occupational Health & Safety.
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 UK’s pavilion at October’s ITS World Congress in Hamburg.
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 post Covid'
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 decorative markings play a big role in the show.
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 Norfolk.
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 new methodology for prioritising Local Authority Skid Resistance.
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 within the pavement, with no permanent raised street furniture at the pavement edge.
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 workflow software specialists Re-flow.
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 increased in construction.
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 data in the transport/mobility sector can be best used.
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 standards across the business.
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’s in-person JCT Traffic Signals Symposium.
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 successful trials.
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 be welcomed, but that opportunities exist right now to make better use of transport technology, particularly as the transition to green modes will take time.
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 for the certification of road marking products in road trials due to begin in July 2022.
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 (AMRC), will deliver a ground-breaking robotic paving slab cutting process. DACS will produce bespoke slabs; made to measure, in a controlled environment to minimise on-site disruption and accelerate Britain’s urban regeneration.
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 attractive and outlines the importance of communication when it comes to delivering change.
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 showcase into the world of Future Transport Zones to gain understanding around; what are the transport technologies and business models that have already been implemented, what are the current key focuses and what are the plans for the future?
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 on a range of courses at the University of Derby.
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 is especially important this summer for owners of ash trees who should check them for signs of a disease called Ash Dieback so they do not become a danger to themselves or others.
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 improved functionality such as location intelligence and a 'setting up site' tool.
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 throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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, explaining why they bring fresh thinking into the industry, and that women should be confident in their abilities.
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 highways, Content Director Alec Peachey caught up with two senior members of staff at Derby City Council.
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 long term contracts.
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 contribution to our transport network.
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 central part in the post-pandemic build back.
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 go ahead as planned under the latest Covid-19 restrictions announced by the Prime Minister on Monday (14 June 2021).
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 up.
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 now completed – following technical support from civil engineering designer, manufacturer, and supplier Wrekin Products.
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 capacity, having full and reliable connectivity and being fully interoperable.
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 latest analysis of local authority traffic data provided by the Transport Technology Forum (TTF).
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 role.
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 needed to transition from fossil fuel to electric, to power its fleet of maintenance vehicles.
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 recent history.
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 to reduce carbon emissions.
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 - which is taking place at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre from 30 June to 1 July.
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 of Highways England’s Innovation project and is now endorsed for use on the strategic road network (SRN).
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 local community was kept to a minimum and technology was used to communicate with and improve safety for road users as they travelled through and around the works.
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 standards and TRL’s auditing regime.
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 started.
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 Meon.
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 shift was part of a national demonstration programme to show how the innovative machine repairs potholes permanently - in less than eight minutes.
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 A590 M6 J36 to Brettarg Holt resurfacing project.
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.
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 to play their part.
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 bag, and catch-up with all of the presentations and live debates; additional presentations can also be watched on Strictly Extra.
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’s annual Strictly Highways conference on Wednesday (6 October).
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 the keynote speakers at Strictly Highways 2021 next week.
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 initiatives.
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 more.
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 individuals who have gone the extra mile to deliver change in the sector.
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 of the Highways Awards 2021.
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 months, both virtually and face to face.
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 and innovation across the sector.
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 areas flow better, and therefore reduce air pollution and congestion.
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 - hearing innovation pitches from a variety of companies.
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 as this as a fuel for the progression of innovation in the highways sector.
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 about a range of topics including the reasons why the industry needs to think outside of the box when it comes to attracting new talent, adapting to the challenges brought about by the pandemic, and why innovation is key to unlocking opportunities.
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 of its first 'In conversation' interview and submission reviews commence for the LCRIG/Steve Berry Think Exceptional Innovation Fund.
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 the highways sector and why asset management is about more than just fixing potholes.
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 to achieve independent certification to ISO44001, the international standard for collaboration.
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 for Transport (DfT) during our exclusive quarterly webinar series.
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 investment programme whilst obtaining competitive prices and a quicker start to the project than the conventional approach. LCRIG Content Director Alec Peachey caught up with Sam Shean, Reading's Streetcare Services Manager, to find out more.
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 can improve winter service delivery is now available to watch on demand.
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 is key to driving change in the sector.
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 roads at the Department for Transport (DfT), Steve Berry, and funded by road marking company WJ.
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 for Transport (DfT) with LCRIG's second #AsktheDfT event set to take place on 27 July.
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 highway marking and safety business WJ Group, who are funding the project.
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 can improve winter service delivery and asset management planning.
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 Hospice.
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 a conference, networking and the DfT Special Recognition Awards.
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 share their suggestions.
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 is now available to watch on demand.
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 of response which the Department for Transport has described as “unprecedented”.
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 at the Local Council Roads Innovation Group's upcoming webinar entitled ‘Overcoming local authority challenges in the electric vehicle space’.
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 space'.
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 which has likely never been seen before.
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.
