LCRIG exists to support the sector through shared learning of practical solutions and genuine collaboration. Today, we’re excited to introduce the launch of the first phase of a new resource designed to do exactly that, the Knowledge & Innovation Network.
The purpose of the Knowledge & Innovation Network to help local authorities and suppliers exchange knowledge, understand innovation, access intelligence and strengthen sector-wide learning.
Phase One: Designed with local authority members in mind
For local authority members, the Knowledge & Innovation Network is built to make it easier to collaborate and learn from each other. It will enable local authority members to ask questions and get:
- Practical solutions drawn from other local authorities’ experiences
- Real-life insight from other authorities facing similar challenges
- Guidance and examples that help you adopt innovation or strengthen your network with confidence.
Do you have a challenge and want to know how other local authority professionals have approached it? You can use the Network to ask a question to peers across local authorities here.
Phase one is now live and our aim is that the Knowledge & Innovation Network becomes your go-to space for answers, proven methods and shared learning.
Start exploring the Knowledge & Innovation Network today.
Phase Two: Coming soon for corporate members
Phase two of the Knowledge & Innovation Network will offer corporate members even deeper intelligence, including:
- Insight into local authority needs, priorities and decision-making
- Clear guidance on procurement routes and the practical realities of innovation adoption
- Sector-wide intelligence to help align solutions with what authorities actually want and need
This will help suppliers plan more strategically, respond more effectively and build stronger, more informed partnerships.
Kerry Winstanley, Managing Director at LCRIG said:
“Looking to 2026, we want innovation and learning to be part of everyday life, not just something that happens at events. Our new Knowledge & Innovation Network will be a key step in that journey, helping members share learning to make innovation adoption easier.”
What’s already inside the Knowledge & Innovation Network?
Innovation Report 2025
Our flagship report exploring the barriers, opportunities and shared priorities shaping innovation in the highways sector. It highlights what’s holding innovation back – and sets out realistic, actionable recommendations to drive meaningful change.
AI Mini-Guide Series
A collection of short, accessible guides created to support the safe and confident adoption of AI in the highways and road infrastructure technology sector.
Current guides include:
- 01 Demystifying AI in Highways and Road Infrastructure Technology
A clear, practical introduction to AI for the sector. - 02 Road Condition Monitoring
Focused on one of the most immediate and high-impact AI use cases for local authorities. - 03 Severe Weather
A guide to how AI can strengthen severe-weather response and resilience.
Help shape what comes next
The Knowledge & Innovation Network is a living resource and this is just the beginning. It will grow, evolve and strengthen based on how members use it.
Your engagement is crucial in how the Network develops:
- Ask questions across the Network
- Share Insights
- Read the reports
- Download the guides
- Tell us what else you want to see
The launch of the Knowledge & Innovation Network is an important step in strengthening how our sector learns together, and members can begin using the resources straight away.
Start exploring the Knowledge & innovation network todayIf you’re not yet a member but want access to the Knowledge & Innovation Network, you can find out more about joining LCRIG on our membership page.