We are pleased to announce the release of LCRIG’s Second Annual Report, highlighting our key achievements and continued growth throughout 2024. This report reflects not only a year of progress but also our ongoing commitment to embracing innovation and supporting the highways community.
A Year of Progress and Collaboration
Over the past year, LCRIG has expanded its reach, strengthened partnerships, and delivered even greater value to our members. From hosting record-breaking events to launching initiatives that drive forward-thinking solutions, the report showcases the many ways we have supported the sector to tackle challenges and embrace opportunities.
Key highlights include:
- Growing Community: Surpassing 350 members, including government, councils, national organisations, supply chain, academia and associations, highlighting a shared commitment across the highways and transport technology sector to collaborate and drive innovation.
- Innovation & Learning Festival: Bringing together over 600 delegates, including more than 300 public sector representatives, to explore cutting-edge technologies and collaborative solutions.
- Strictly Highways: A flagship conference, networking event and awards ceremony bringing together over 450 delegates, including more than 190 public sector representatives. The event focuses on leadership, decarbonisation, and future skills, with exceptional networking opportunities and industry insights. In 2024, the awards attracted a record-breaking number of entries, with submissions from over one hundred organisations and collaborations across the sector.
- Showcasing innovation: Highlighting Initiatives that connect public and private sector organisations to deliver impactful and future-focused solutions.
- Collaboration value: Delivering over £320,000 in fully funded places for local authorities at events, ensuring accessibility, inclusivity, and sector-wide engagement.
Shaping the Future of the Highways Sector
At LCRIG, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change. This year’s report not only reflects on our accomplishments but also outlines our vision for the future.
The report highlights how our initiatives and events have:
- Enabled real-world trials of new technologies and processes.
- Supported local authorities in working towards sustainability goals and delivering efficient solutions.
- Provided a platform for sharing ideas, celebrating success, and fostering meaningful connections.
A Thank You to Our Members and Partners
Our achievements would not be possible without the continued support and participation of our members, partners, and the wider highways community. Your contributions and collaboration are what make LCRIG a unique and vital part of the sector.
A Message from Kerry Winstanley
Kerry Winstanley, Finance and Operations Director at LCRIG, said: “We are thrilled to share our second Annual Report, which demonstrates the tangible value we deliver to our members and the wider highways sector. The remarkable collaboration value of over £320,000 in fully funded opportunities reflects our commitment to giving back and ensuring local authorities can access the innovation and knowledge they need. We look forward to building on this success and continuing to support the sector in 2025 and beyond.”
We invite you to download our 2024 Annual Report to read more about the strides we’ve made over the past year, and how we are positioning the sector for continued success in the years to come.
Thank you for being part of the journey. Here’s to another year of progress, innovation and collaboration!