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LCRIG members can use the new Project Amber Framework Contract documents (for road surface treatments) free of charge.   

The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is hosting the latest in a series of webinars designed to facilitate fresh thinking in the industry, with a focus on utilising technology to deliver change.  

The President of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) wants council members to take on key roles and act as advocates for the organisation. 

Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), says it is business as usual for local government as the country enters another national lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is delighted to welcome JCB as a new member.  

Roadfill has joined the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) as an associate member.  

The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) wants the role of local highway teams to be recognised as they continue to operate during the latest lockdown which will be in force until at least the middle of February. 

The UK's biggest public procurement organisation, Crown CommerciaL Service (CCS), has joined the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) as a key organisation member. 

Martin Duffy, Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), reflects on the group's achievements in 2020 and looks ahead to next year.

Martin Duffy, chief executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), outlines how the organisation is continuing to make progress and its plans to move to the next level.

Amey, a leading infrastructure, highways and public services provider, has joined the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) as an associate member.  

LCRIG’s webinar entitled ‘Achieving sustainability in the roads sector’ is now available to watch on demand. 

The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) has become a partner member of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG).  

Arcadis – a leading design and consultancy firm – has joined the Local Council Roads Innovation Group as a consultant member. 

This week, Martin Duffy - Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group - highlights the importance of engagement in the sector.

One of the largest providers of traffic management in the South of England has become the latest company to join the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) as an associate member.  

This week, Martin Duffy - Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group - welcomes the Government's commitment to infrastructure in the Spending Review and issues a call to action to members.

There's just hours left to register for LCRIG’s second webinar, ‘Achieving sustainability in the roads sector’. 

Marston Holdings - the UK’s largest provider of transportation and enforcement services – has joined the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) as an associate member.   

This week, Martin Duffy - Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group - highlights some exciting developments including the progression of a national framework that would be made available to all local authorities.

Instarmac and Essency Consultancy have both joined the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) as new members this week.  

Martin Duffy, the Chief Executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), discusses the implications of the Comprehensive Spending Review being changed to a one year plan.

The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is hosting the second in a series of webinars designed to facilitate fresh thinking in the industry, with a focus on achieving sustainability in the roads sector. 

Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, has become the first utility company to join the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG).  

Martin Duffy, chief executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), discusses the ongoing spotlight on carbon reduction measures within local authorities.

The latest associate member to join the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is Hanson with the company looking forward to collaborating with others in the future.   

Martin Duffy, chief executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), highlights the importance of climate change and how it will dictate how the highways sector delivers its services for the next decade and beyond.

Steve Barnes, Business Development Manager at Gramm Barriers, highlights the reasons why he thinks the sector needs to have a common goal when it comes to delivering innovation.

Delta Bloc UK - a leading developer of vehicle restraint systems – has joined the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG).  

A new robot which can detect and fix potholes has been unveiled by the University of Liverpool.

The Local Council Roads Innovation Group are participating in next week’s Highways UK event.

Martin Duffy, chief executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), highlights the impact of climate change within local highway authorities and ways in which they can reduce their carbon footprint.

Innovate UK is delivering the first phase of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition on behalf of the Geospatial Commission and has called on local authorities to get involved.     

Fitzpatrick Advisory has become the latest company to join the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) as an associate member.  

Gaist, the international roadscape and highways technology company, has joined the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA). 

East Sussex Council has started an 18-month scheme to improve street lighting, which will reduce council energy bills and lower carbon emissions. 

All of Devon County Council’s 79,000 street lights will be converted to LED lights within the next two years – reducing carbon emissions by 75%. 

Calderdale Council has appointed Mott MacDonald as design contractor for Phase 4 of its A629 improvement scheme.  

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is partnering with the Construction Industry Federation to promote better mental health and wellbeing within the Irish construction industry.

Cambridgeshire County Council’s gritting crew will be spotted driving across the county this week, as they carry out a trial run ahead of winter. 

Martin Duffy, chief executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), discusses his involvement in a series of webinars being set up across Australia and how he hopes help educate as well as learn.

Carnell Group have joined the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) as an associate member.  

LCRIG content director Alec Peachey carries out regular interviews with members to highlight the work they’re doing and the types of technologies that are driving innovation forward. This week, Matthew Lugg OBE - head of profession, local government at WSP – talks about the best ways to adopt innovation at a local level and the work being done by the sector to share best practice.   

The North West Highways Alliance (NW LCRIG) held its second virtual meeting on 8 October. Paul Binks, chair of the group and highways asset manager for Lancashire County Council, updates members on what was discussed and plans going forward.

The ADEPT (Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Places and Transport) SMART Places Live Labs Programme has reached a milestone with the publication of the first of a series of white papers.  

Warwickshire County Council has approved the Cabinet decision to invest nearly £21.5m of its Capital Investment Fund (CIF) to deliver a transformation of Nuneaton’s transport infrastructure. 

As a Highway Authority Brighton and Hove City Council  have a statutory duty to inspect and to ensure that the public highway is maintained in a safe condition in accordance with council policy and DfT guidance standards. 

The AA motoring organisation has ranked Lincolnshire as one of the top performing councils in the country when it comes to repairing roads. 

The Local Council Roads Innovation Group was recently asked to take part in Meon’s Build Back Better event and a video interview with president Will Britain and chief executive Martin Duffy is now available to watch on demand. 

Northamptonshire County Council will start the winter phase of its extensive highways repair programme this month (October). 

One of the busiest roads in York is set to benefit from a £5 million government funded road improvement scheme. 

An updated guidance document for procurement and supply of traffic management signage has been published by the Association for Road Traffic Safety and Management (ARTSM) 

The Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) has today endorsed the Diabetes Safety Organisation ‘Tackling Diabetes Safety Charter’.

LCRIG's webinar entitled 'Delivering innovation through collaborative procurement' is now available to watch on demand. 

Leading UK construction and infrastructure services company Kier have joined the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) as an associate member. 

Paul Binks, highways asset manager at Lancashire County Council, discusses the local authority’s battle against ash dieback.

Bath and North East Somerset Council have turned on new traffic signals which are designed to give cyclists a head start over other traffic. 

A study carried out by the Transport Technology Forum (TTF) which highlights how connectivity within transport boosts productivity has been recognised by Zenzic - an organisation which is enabling the UK’s move to connected and autonomous mobility. 

Cumbria County Council has completed major highway improvement works on the A686. 

Derby City Council have highlighted the positive impact that the Multihog has had on its streetpride division. 

We currently have exciting opportunities for 2 experienced Traffic Engineers to join our expanding Traffic Management team, assisting in the development and delivery of a high-quality customer responsive service involving traffic and road safety engineering projects.

The Geospatial Commission has partnered with Innovate UK to create a £2 million transport location data competition to support the future of mobility for the UK. 

A suite of new learning materials which have been made freely available to all those working in UK construction will drive positive change in the sector, industry leaders have said. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join Plymouth Highways. 

Stanton Bonna are now an associate member of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG).

A petition to end road worker abuse has attracted more than 1,000 signatures from highway professionals in just 24 hours.  

Martin Duffy, chief executive of the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), discusses the challenges faced by SMEs when trying to access frameworks and contracts in the public sector.

Shropshire Council has started to implement an ambitious plan that will see significant improvements to the way that the council manages and maintains the county’s roads.

Luton Council has drafted an updated Local Transport Plan (LTP) to cover the next 20 years and is asking residents and businesses for their input.

North Yorkshire County Council has agreed to deliver a more efficient winter gritting service.

The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) and the Institute of Asphalt Technology (IAT) have signed a memorandum of understanding to formalise the work they do together.

As a Technician, you will be one of the key officers responsible for implementing our asset management approach to managing and maintaining our highway infrastructure and network management services. In particular you will participate in/develop innovative projects that focus on asset management principles, highway maintenance and traffic management to ensure Wigan Council maintains its reputation of an excellent authority. 

In his latest weekly update Martin Duffy - LCRIG chief executive - highlights the progress being made to procure a single framework contract with national coverage which would allow niche suppliers and SMEs the maximum opportunity to compete.

The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is delighted to announce that another four new associate members have joined the organisation this week.

Time is running out to register for LCRIG’s first webinar, ‘Delivering innovation through collaborative procurement’.

Cumbria County Council is allowing people to walk across the new bridge at Pooley Bridge, as works continue apace to complete the iconic structure.

Hertfordshire Council is considering dimming street lights across the county as part of its strategy to tackle climate change.

A £1.1m cash boost to help refresh Keynsham High Street, enhance its historic identity and retain its status as conservation area has been formally agreed by Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Wrekin Products has created an online tool that helps local authorities to estimate the potential savings of using its ClickLift product.

LCRIG content director Alec Peachey carries out regular interviews with small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) to highlight the work they’re doing and the types of technologies that are driving innovation forward. This week, Paula Claytonsmith – managing director at Gaist – highlights the importance of ingraining innovation within the sector. 

Strictly Highways has been moved to October 2021, event organiser Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has announced, while also revealing the launch of a series of webinars designed to facilitate fresh thinking in the sector. 

Martin Duffy, LCRIG chief executive, talks about the collaborative efforts of members in providing a Peer Review for the City of York Council.

Analysis of traffic across towns, cities and rural areas of England suggests that a morning peak returned now schools have reopened, but that flows are still below pre-lockdown levels.

Oxfordshire County Council wants ‘super-users’ to report problems on the roads in order to enable faster fixing of potholes, damaged kerbing and drains.

Three new associate members have joined LCRIG this week – with Aggregate Industries, CB Surveys Ltd and Roadmender Asphalt all signing up.

Kerry Winstanley has joined the Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) as a financial services consultant.

North Yorkshire County Council is set to start permanent repairs to bridges which were destroyed during catastrophic flooding in the Yorkshire Dales last year.

Chief executive Martin Duffy talks about LCRIG's next steps after becoming a Community Interest Company (CIC).

Somerset County Council is preparing to fund a West Somerset coastal defence that will help protect a key road at Blue Anchor.

Suffolk County Council has partnered with Interserve Construction to deliver a vital upgrade to the A140 road near Eye, Suffolk.

The drainage team at City of York Council is working to repair gullies across the city.

Analysis of traffic flows across more than 100 English local authority areas suggests that last week could be the last without a morning traffic peak across the nation, despite average levels still being well below what they were pre-lockdown.

To undertake technical work related to street works management to ensure that the Council fulfills its duties under legislation such as the Traffic Management Act (TMA) and New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA)

The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is launching a series of webinars designed to facilitate fresh thinking in the sector, with the first one focusing on collaborative procurement.

LCRIG chief executive Martin Duffy is part of a panel of high-profile sector experts who are speaking at Meon’s upcoming Build Back Better event.

We are currently looking for exceptional new team members to join our Highways Operations team. The team control, manage and deliver highway maintenance and improvement schemes, major projects, delivery of the out of hours and winter maintenance services, local network management and liaison with all stakeholders.

This week LCRIG chief executive Martin Duffy highlights the importance of becoming a Community Interest Company (CIC) and updates members on an exciting development with the organisation's new Peer Review process.

Plymouth City Council are looking for a Highway Safety Engineer to join their Traffic Management Team based at Prince Rock Depot, Plymouth.

Plymouth City Council are looking for a Road Safety Officer to join their Traffic Management Team based at Prince Rock Depot, Plymouth.

The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) is now officially established as a Community Interest Company (CIC).

Medway Council has awarded VolkerHighways a two-year street lighting contract which is worth more than £9 million.

As a Graduate Engineer, you will be one of the key officers responsible for implementing our asset management approach to managing and maintaining our Flood and Water Risk Management responsibilities.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched an audit into the mapping of potholes in England.

The Government has unveiled proposals to ban antisocial parking on pavements – with local councils potentially being given powers to stop it from happening.

This week LCRIG chief executive Martin Duffy updates members on plans for a series of collaborative webinars with the DfT and Crown Commercial Services along with details of a new Peer Review process.

LCRIG content director Alec Peachey carries out regular interviews with small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) to highlight the work they’re doing and the types of technologies that are driving innovation forward. This week, Josh Sweeney - director of marketing & growth at Multevo - discusses how being open to change can lead to benefits for companies and the sector more widely. 

Analysis of traffic data from a range of local authorities across England continues to show no return towards a morning peak.

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a £35 million street lighting contract to Amey.

Ian Thomas, Association for Road Traffic Safety and Management (ARTSM) member and chair of 509/10 committee, BSI, highlights problems with specification and how they can be avoided.

Wilde Consulting Engineers has been appointed to the Procure Partnerships Framework Professional Services Agreement for civil and highways services in the North West.

A new range of crash cushions and end terminals designed for urban, low-speed environments of under 80km/h has been launched by Highway Care.

Bradford and its extensive district is an award winning, cultural destination and one of the youngest, most vibrant places in the country. Combine a UNESCO City of Film and Salts Mill World Heritage Site with wild and beautiful moorland, throw in world class artists such as David Hockney, and literary greats such as the Brontës, coupled with a city packed with a rich and varied mix of cultures and heritages and you have Bradford!

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic professional to lead Plymouth Highways, a service that plays a significant role in supporting the City's ambitious growth and economic agendas.

These are exciting times for us at LCRIG and also exceptionally busy. The level of interest in our activities from both local and central Government increases weekly and the same can be said of contractors/product providers.

As a direct result of the wellbeing issues presented to their 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline, the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced that they are delivering £20,000 of free mental health and wellbeing training to the industry for the remainder of 2020.

Each week our friends at the Transport Technology Forum publishes summary of data gathered from a range of local authorities across the country, providing an overview of how public behaviour is changing as a result of Coronavirus restrictions being eased. 

LCRIG content director Alec Peachey carries out regular interviews with small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) to highlight the work they’re doing and the types of technologies that are driving innovation forward. This week, Rajit Rajaram - Tensar's highways manager for UK & Ireland, provides his take on the sector.

Westcotec strives to use innovation to improve the safety on roads, and thermal detection is at the forefront of this.

Commencing at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, two of Velocity’s spray-injection patching machines have been working throughout the county, carrying out a mix of emergency works, reactive and preventative maintenance to the road network.

Last week PTS had our annual UKAS surveillance visit for both laboratory testing and product certification as part of our accreditation requirements. For the first time this had to be done remotely due to Covid-19 but pleased to say we have successfully maintained our accreditation.

The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has appointed Alec Peachey as its new content director.

Welcome to our online Training Academy… Meon are extremely pleased to be introducing you to our brand-new Training Academy. After months of development we are very excited to offer this dedicated area of our website. Offering our valued customers access to a wealth of information, sharing years of accumulated knowledge and skills to ensure your […]

Highway Care are delighted to announce three members of staff have been awarded The RoSPA Pride Award 2020 for saving a colleague’s life.

Each week our friends at the Transport Technology Forum publishes summary of data gathered from a range of local authorities across the country, providing an overview of how public behaviour is changing as a result of Coronavirus restrictions being eased. 

Working with our partners Derby City Council and independent SCRIM and Safety consultant Dr Helen Viner, XAIS have secured a Road Safety Trust grant to complete vital research work on a road safety project which will investigate the relationship between skid resistance and collision risk.

In the two months since the government began advising against the use of public transport and promoting active travel, Rosehill Highways have supplied more than 28,000 metres of surface-mounted rubber segregation solutions to councils up and down the country, allowing the rapid expansion of cycle lane networks and pavement widening to help facilitate social distancing. 

Providing a wide range of Pavement Investigation and UKPMS Surveys along with our UKAS Accredited Highway Materials Laboratory; PTS operate nationally supporting Highway Asset Managers and Designers to make informed decisions based on accurate, objective data and tailored consultancy services

Miles Macadam is leading the way in the surfacing industry by becoming one of the first surfacing SMEs to become carbon neutral. Our aim is now to encourage responsible and sustainable best practice across the industry.

Following its first submission, Amberon Ltd, the nationwide Traffic Management Company head-quartered in Devon is now proudly celebrating achieving the prestigious ROSPA Gold Award.

There are a number of reasons for blockage of drainage gully grates; from material being sluiced in during bad weather in the winter, to heavy rainfall after a dry spell, to persistent long term build up of detritus.

When Highways Engineers are having to deal with ironwork failures on a regular basis, the IKO Mastic Asphalt Pacopatch system has a proven track record of being used to re instate failing surfaces around Manholes, drainage gullies and other public utilities ironworks.

Following a recent discussion with a great friend of mine I’ve been reflecting on the importance of ‘getting the basics right’ by reminding myself that we should continue to check that our works are being delivered to the right level of quality, at the right time and in the right place whilst keeping the travelling public and our own workforce safe.

Road repair specialist Velocity has launched a new highway preservation service aimed at the UK’s local road network.

From the Highlands to Cornwall and everywhere in between, local authorities and term-maintenance contractors rely on Velocity to provide safe and highly efficient road repairs.

2020 marks a decade milestone of collaboration with Local Authorities and Tier One Contractors for Multevo.

Its been a busy week talking to all manor of organisations who are very interested in what LCRIG is doing now and planning to do in the future. The spike in interest has largely been generated through an article that was published last week in Highways Magazine about my role in LCRIG https://www.highwaysmagazine.co.uk/The-Insider-Martin-Duffy-on-becoming-the-CEO-of-LCRIG/8468 In the […]

Latest analysis from the Transport Technology Forum suggests last week’s daytime traffic levels exceeded pre-lockdown levels for the first time.  Figures collated from a range of local authorities across England indicate that afternoon peaks are now back in line with February but that, while it is increasing, morning peak traffic is still lower than it was before restrictions were introduced.

Find out about the current status of LCRIG including membership details and governance.

Prince Rock Depot Permanent 37 hours per week Grade J (£43,662 to £48,497)

Each week our friends at the Transport Technology Forum publishes summary of data gathered from a range of local authorities across the country, providing an overview of how public behaviour is changing as a result of Coronavirus restrictions being eased. 

Siemens Mobility Limited and WJ Group have entered into an exclusive, long-term partnership to deliver systems for temporary automatic speed camera at road works (TASCAR) in the UK.

A trial of an extra-strong resurfacing material is being carried out by Kent County Council (KCC) to prevent potholes and cracks for longer.

During this past week I have been taking some advice from Anthony Collins Solicitors on the legal implications of establishing a Community Interest Company (CIC).

The Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) has today voiced its concern at the decision made by Highways England to allow the speed limit within some roadworks to be increased to 60mph and urges caution in respect of how the increases are implemented.

The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has just published its fourth annual impact report which communicates to the industry, supporters and stakeholders, the impact that the charity is making and how it is helping to make a difference to our construction community. 

We would like introduce LCRIG members to our new mains powered TS2300 "Halo" zebra crossing beacon which consumes at least 30% less electricity than any other beacon (including LED beacons) whilst significantly improving the visibility and safety of the crossing.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Telford & Wrekin Council’s Network Management Team to lead on the delivery of a variety of projects within the Highways, Transport and Engineering Services area.

To undertake technical work related to street works management to ensure that the Council fulfils its duties under legislation such as the Traffic Management Act (TMA) and New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA)

Highways, Transport & Engineering Services - Senior Highways Asset Management Engineer

Are you passionate about Transport Strategy? Do you want to be leading the strategic development of Telford’s transport network? If so, this is your opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering.

The B/509/3 committee on road traffic signs is in the process of determining whether there is a business case to amend/revise BS 8442 – the standard for temporary signs – as well as other elements of road furniture not otherwise covered elsewhere (so bollards, beacons, temporary traffic signs, etc) – Please share your thoughts with […]

NW Highway Alliance is a sub group of the LCRIG family and comprises Asset Managers from each of the Shire and Unitary Authorities and representatives from the two city regions in the North west of England, as well as support from LCRIG and associates.

I should first of all say it is encouraging to hear of a possible vaccine and see the UK opening up for business again across retail and leisure, albeit somewhat tentatively due to the continued threat that COVID-19 poses.

Each week our friends at the Transport Technology Forum publishes summary of data gathered from a range of local authorities across the country, providing an overview of how public behaviour is changing as a result of Coronavirus restrictions being eased.

Since 2006, Highways England has benefited from deploying Ramp Metering (RM) as one of its principle Traffic Management techniques, and has deployed the Dynniq 1st Generation RM system (1GRM) at 90 junctions across the national network.

As the urgent battle continues with the coronavirus pandemic, it is important not to lose sight of the global climate emergency

The UK’s most innovative traffic control systems specialist, TWM Traffic Control systems, has launched new COVID-19 signage and is encouraging businesses and councils to adopt the signage to ensure social distancing and public safety continues to be highlighted.

Red Stag Materials have been awarded a position on the ESPO 250_20 Road Repair Materials Framework, allowing them to further supply public bodies with high quality cold asphalt solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Telford & Wrekin Council’s Network Management Team to lead on the delivery of a variety of projects within the Highways, Transport and Engineering Services area.

Are you passionate about Transport Strategy? Do you want to be leading the strategic development of Telford’s transport network? If so, this is your opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering.

The latest Transport Technology Forum report into the value of connected vehicles is highlighting how technology boosts productivity, increases safety, helps revitalise high streets and reduces real-world costs.

In this past week I have managed to touch base with a few of our Members but I have also been exploring the benefits of establishing a Community Interest Company (CIC) to provide a little more rigour around LCRIG governance and operations.

Each week the Transport Technology Forum publishes summary of data gathered from a range of local authorities across the country, providing an overview of how public behaviour is changing as a result of Coronavirus restrictions being eased. 

As the country prepares for working life after COVID-19, councils are being urged to help people keep up the daily exercise we are all taking and encourage more to leave their cars at home.

With the recent growth and exciting announcements regarding new partnerships Highway Care are pleased to reveal two significant board announcements.

What the citizens demand and deserve towards a safe and sustainable road network.

Dwayne Lowe, Head of Highways, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council talks about an innovative solution he identified at Strictly Highways 2019 to assist the council with their aim to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Each week the Transport Technology Forum publishes summary of data gathered from a range of local authorities across the country, providing an overview of how public behaviour is changing as a result of Coronavirus restrictions being eased. 

What a whirlwind of a week. Since joining the Board meeting last Tuesday and taking on the role of CEO, my feet haven’t touched the ground and I’m not ashamed to say that I’ve not managed to look at any of the things I had planned to do, such as the formation of a Community Interest Company for LCRIG, or to review the business plan.

3 months ago, we were just days away from hosting a live expo at Bruntingthorpe and looking forward to sharing new ideas, products, machinery and presenting a range of topics relevant to the industry.

Our roads, footpaths and cycleways are vital to the communities, businesses and services within the villages, towns and city that make up Bath and North East Somerset, as well as to the millions of visitors that come here every year.  It’s a varied district that includes two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the thriving World Heritage City of Bath.

Highway authorities tell of benefits of moving to imaged based condition surveys to get a more accurate insight into the state of their network, while the future will be about providing this data in real-time to view any time, from anywhere.

All Local Authorities have been changing practices over the last few years towards a more risk-based approach to drainage network maintenance, which has increased the need for more data. But what if the very bedrock of your decisions was inaccurate?

Many road maintenance organizations are looking for more efficient and cost-effective ways to maintain their networks. Artificial intelligence (AI), and specifically RoadAI, can help manage network condition assessments and safety inspections, as well as optimize network maintenance and budgets.

Will Britain, President, LCRIG, is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Duffy as the Interim Chief Executive of LCRIG.  "Martin has always been very supportive of LCRIG and I am confident that this strategic appointment will make a significant impact on the LCRIG ‘Highways Community’. 

Organisations can apply for a share of up to £10 million, including VAT, to help UK businesses and the public sector recover from COVID-19 in a sustainable manner.

Tensar geogrid-reinforced asphalt systems installed with standard bitumen tack coats outperformed those using higher spray rates, as well as those using polymer-modified bitumen bond coats, in independent laboratory tests.

Each week the Transport Technology Forum publishes summary of data gathered from a range of local authorities across the country, providing an overview of how public behaviour is changing as a result of Coronavirus restrictions being eased. 

Following the successful implementation of the ISO44001 management system in Highways England’s supply chain community, WJ Group and HW Martin are developing their relationship to generate further mutually beneficial outcomes.

Highway Care have agreed a deal to supply SMA Road Safety Ermes End Terminals and Leonidas family of Crash Cushions plus their full range of road safety solutions across the UK as of 1st July 2020.

The Road Safety Markings Association (RSMA) has today welcomed Government’s announcement to increase infrastructure spending on projects including highways.

Jobling Purser's Armaphalt, and Hornet low volume asphalt process, gives any team the ability to mix Jobling Purser’s bagged, CE marked Armaphalt materials. Providing your teams with any grade of hot, SROH compliant asphalt where you want, and when you want it.

Collaberative thinking on Mental Wellbeing -The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity joins forces with Safer Highways to tackle Mental Health.

Former publisher and events organiser Neil Levett has been elected onto the IHE Council.  As someone whose background is very different to most of his colleagues in the organisation, we caught up with him to find out more about who he is, and how he came into the industry

Each week the Transport Technology Forum publishes summary of data gathered from a range of local authorities across the country, providing an overview of how public behaviour is changing as a result of Coronavirus restrictions being eased. 

WJ scoop two awards in the prestigious CIHT National awards, in the categories Employer of the Year and Innovation of the Year. The awards ceremony featured a change of scenery this year as the shortlisted and winners’ announcements took place through a series of webcasts. The awards attracted some fantastic entries for a variety of awards for the three themes; Supporting one another, Innovation and Shaping the Future. 

Rennicks is delighted to announce partnership with Vista, the largest independent business-critical technology deployment and support business in the UK. Both technology-focused, the two companies have come together to help organisations apply effective health and safety measures in the workplace.

The Highways and Transport Service is part of the Environment Transport and Infrastructure directorate and is responsible for ensuring the effective management, maintenance and improvement of all highway and transport assets, including flood risk management.

Bradford and its extensive district is an award winning, cultural destination and one of the youngest, most vibrant places in the country.

Red Stag Materials is run by of a dedicated team of industry professionals with over 90 years of experience in UK infrastructure and the highway maintenance sector.

To provide visible leadership and management with effective strategic and operational performance and financial management ensuring that services provided by and contracted by the Council are delivering desired outcomes and meet all statutory duties and responsibilities.

The newly formed company NY Highways Ltd, created by North Yorkshire County Council to provide greater flexibility in the way it delivers highway maintenance work, has appointed a managing director.

Each week our colleagues at the Transport Technology Forum publishes a summary of data gathered from a range of local authorities across the country, providing an overview of how public behaviour is changing as a result of Coronavirus restrictions being eased. 

We are looking to recruit a Technical Business Development Manager who has a background in electronic roadside equipment.

We are looking to recruit a Technical Business Development Manager who has a background in portable traffic signals and/or mobile VMS.

We are very excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website. Visit us at www.meonuk.com. After months of hard work and dedication, we are delighted to officially announce the launch on Monday 1st June 2020. We wanted to make the new website faster, easier to navigate, and even more user-friendly.

Many Local Authorities had to suspend different working disciplines while they adjusted to the new social distancing guidance from the DfT.

The reality of the highways industry has changed significantly since COVID-19 arrived on our shores. Every industry has been affected, some being forced to shut down completely, others having to undergo a paradigm shift, translating their traditional business functions to virtual channels.

Pavement optimisation uses Tensar geogrids to create mechanically stabilise aggregate layers to deliver high performing flexible road pavements quickly and economically, while minimising environmental impact.

With social distancing becoming the new normal and the UK government advising against the use of public transport while promoting ‘active travel’ to work, councils across the country are looking to rapidly expand their protected cycle lane networks.

Rennicks, like every other business in the UK has felt the affect COVID-19 has brought to our economy. We all want to get back to a level of normality as quickly as possible, but need to do this in a safe manner to ensure the safety of our workers and the public.

2020 marks a decade milestone for Multevo working with Local Authorities and Tier One Contractors – whilst the COVID-19 crisis has inevitably presented challenges, Multevo are optimistic for the future having stood out as an exemplar subcontractor for permanent patching repairs as a result of their agile processes and innovations.  

Clearview, with the support of HERE, are pleased to be able to offer a number of Journey Time Monitoring (JTM) trials FOC.

Changes to amount of travel, and the modes used, by people across England since the Coronavirus crisis hit are being detailed in a new report from the Transport Technology Forum. The weekly report provides an ongoing snapshot of travel, summarising weekly, daily and hourly changes based on information shared by 26 local authorities and traffic […]

Velocity have been able to adapt their approach to be able to keep providing a service to local authorities, repairing over 50,000 potholes during the lockdown period.

We are pleased to announce that Steve Smith, Head of Commissioning, Oxfordshire County Council, has been appointed as Assistant Director for Infrastructure at Shropshire County Council.

Blackpool Council is about to embark on an innovative procurement for small improvement works with individual values up to £150k that anticipates appointing a number of contractors for a 4-year term based on a 100% weighted quality assessment. The concept will be to invite expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations who are prepared to […]

Blackpool Council had the foresight to make plans at the very start of the Corvid pandemic to put things in place that would protect their local supply chains and in particular the SME community who are so important to the Blackpool economy.

The global pandemic is having a negative impact on people’s mental health in society; those in the construction industry who have faced a long lay-off are no exception.

WJ Group are geared up to support Highway Authorities with design, innovative products, rapid deployment and installation of demarcation solutions for pop-up cycle and walking routes.

Detailed video surveys conducted on roads in the UK could help highway and transport planners to speedily re-allocate their road space for cyclists and pedestrians.

Introduction by Joint Chairs of HAUC (England) As the industry adjusts to the prospect of working with the latest Government guidance and the country recovers from Covid-19, new challenges and opportunities will inevitably arise. The industry will need to adapt, be agile and innovative in order to operate effectively within this challenging environment. The advice […]

The attached presentation provides details about the Highways Sector Council and about ‘Project SafeStart’. To view the presentation please click here.

During the Covid-19 pandemic The DfT and HAUC England have produced and shared many advice notes, some of which have been updated.

Following the Government’s recent updates about controlling the spread of the Covid-19 virus as the country moves slowly back to a ‘new normal’, it is clear that we continue to operate in unprecedented times where we need to be agile in our approach to work on street activities and still keep both the work force and public safe.

The Government has recently announced that it will be providing funds to Local Authorities to enable the provision of more space for walking and cycling and issued temporary network management duty statutory guidance in response to Covid-19.

A new feature rich upgrade of the Free Construction Industry Helpline App has been released to support Mental health Awareness Week

As a Drainage Engineer you will work in our small team of specialists providing technical advice and assurance for highways drainage infrastructure on the Strategic Road Network.

As the Drainage Team Leader you will have a great opportunity to apply both your leadership skills and drainage expertise, leading our team responsible for developing drainage policy, standards and best practice.

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for hardworking, efficient and enthusiastic experienced pavement marking operatives based at our Elland depot.

A fantastic job opportunity has arisen for a hardworking, efficient and enthusiastic Trainee Estimator or Estimator with Civil Engineering or Highways background, based at our Milton Keynes depot.

Journeys on local roads, railways and motorways will be smoother and safer thanks to a multi-billion-pound infrastructure package Transport Secretary Grant Shapps will announce today (14 May 2020).

Rennicks launches two new products to help businesses get back to work, safely. The Rennicks Personal Safety Zone (PSZ), and Rennicks Fever Screening Technology.

I would like to thank you and your teams for the exceptional work you have been undertaking during this unprecedented period to keep the local transport network operating. This has been absolutely critical for all those who have continued to need to get to work and are on the frontline of the fight against the […]

This document is to help employers, employees and the self-employed in the UK understand how to work safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping as many people as possible 2 metres apart from those they do not live with.

Local highway authorities can undertake detailed, video road condition surveys safe in the knowledge that the carbon emissions are now being offset.

Dear Colleagues These are strange and tough times testing the strength of us all. Family friends and work colleagues facing isolation and some uncertainty. However, our strength, resolve and collective will to move forward and make things better will see us through this, of that I have no doubt. JAG(UK) is working closely with all […]

Dear Colleagues, During the lockdown period for the Covid-19 pandemic in March and April, many active works or works where the permit has been previously granted have been cancelled, revoked, or shut down. In addition, there are also cases where extension requests have been refused due to network restrictions related to Covid-19. These all generally […]

Dear Colleagues, We are aware of the increasing difficulties street works operatives and supervisors are experiencing in renewing street works cards owing to Covid-19 related closures of assessment centres and other parts of the street works accreditation system. The Streetworks Qualifications Register (SWQR) has communicated to centres and Awarding Organisations as follows “SWQR will provide […]

In project meetings with clients over the past few weeks it has been inspiring to see how people have pulled together to deal with the extraordinary circumstances that we find ourselves in.

HSC Guidance: Highways safe operating procedures – Protecting our workforce guidance document

8 May 2020 marks 75 years since VE (Victory in Europe) Day when the Second World War came to an end in Europe.

The Department for Transport has introduced incentive funding for councils that adopt a risk-based approach to their routine asset management.

To everyone working in the UK’s highway construction and maintenance sector.

Blackburn with Darwen Council is supporting a national campaign to honour the country’s ‘Highways Heroes.’

All our planned highway safety inspections are continuing and are up and running with the appropriate guidance being followed by our inspection staff.

All planned highway safety inspections continuing. Single and 2-person inspections with staff agreement and monitoring with cab hygiene etc.

We are aware of the increasing difficulties street works operatives and supervisors are experiencing in renewing street works cards owing to Covid-19 related closures of assessment centres and other parts of the street works accreditation system.

We all know we are living in uncertain times and many of us are working from home or possibly furloughed at present.

Highlights a Lancashire based SME’s response to the COVID-19 crisis; demonstrating ingenuity of the supply chain and their essential role in supporting councils and term maintenance contractors to fulfil their duty to maintain the highways network in as safe a condition as practically possible in challenging times.

On 10 February 2020 I wrote to you to advise how Highways England intended to use Street Manager as of 1 April 2020.

Due to the unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in, further discussions with the DfT and HAUC England, JAG(UK) and SWUK have taken place and we have set out below an advised method for prioritising defects.

Following the Government’s announcements about controlling the spread of the Covid-19 virus, it is clear that we are now operating in unprecedented times.

Installing a zebra crossing can be expensive time consuming and disruptive at the best of times.

Helping to keep the show on the road for Local Authorities during COVID19 Crisis.

The charity that supports our construction workers and their families are launching a crisis appeal so that they can respond to the needs of our workforce as a result of Covid-19

Recommendations within the “Well Managed Highway Infrastructure” Code of Practice are now being widely adopted, with Authorities across the UK compiling detailed plans for all their key asset groups.

Enfield Council has successfully rolled out a number of DMS Smart Gullies across the borough. They can now remotely identify potential overflow events at key flooding hotspots.

Following the Government’s announcements about controlling the spread of the Covid-19 virus, it is clear that we are now operating in unprecedented times. As practitioners, we already knew that we faced challenges with the roll out of a number of new permit schemes (PS) and Street Manager (SM) which has been postponed until July 2020, […]

COVID-19 Highways Sector Response. During the unprecedented challenges of the corona virus the Highways sector continues to support the herculean effort to keep our networks open for essential travel.

The Department for Transport would like to thank you for your organisation’s concerted efforts in recent weeks and to update you on the Department for Transport’s approach to managing construction as part of the Government’s COVID-19 response.

We are giving our #highwaysheros the option to continue working following guidance from government, industry associations and our customers – who need our support to meet their duty to maintain the highways network in as safe a condition as practically possible.

Blackpool Council launched Project Amber to trial a collaborative approach to delivering works using new materials and processes upon their network by trusting suppliers with identifying repairs and delivering solutions with a view to reducing costs and increasing innovation. This was delivered working closely with the members of the Local Council Road Innovation Group (LCRIG).

I am very proud to announce my recent Fellowship award from the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE). I would particularly like to thank my sponsors Paul McMahon, C.Eng., FICE (Leader Civil Engineering, University of Bolton) and David Wilde C.Eng., FICE (Chairman on Wilde Consultants Ltd (WCL)) and Philip Isgar C.Eng., FICE. (Director Sunbeam Management Solutions) […]

The City of Wolverhampton Council, in partnership with Tarmac, has now laid a new type of sustainable asphalt that uses rubber crumb from the 40 million waste tyres produced every year, to support environmentally friendly roads in the city.

A network of 24 air pollution sensors has just been activated across the Central Bedfordshire Council region, as part of a coordinated plan to improve air quality for residents.

Blackpool council benefit from JMS Lincoln Captive Shotblasting Process improving Skid Resistance Retexturing involves the mechanical reworking of an existing surface to improve its texture and frictional skid-resistance by improving both Micro & Macro Texture. An array of retexturing equipment, based on techniques such as Shotblasting, High Pressure Water, diamond grinding/grooving and flailing, has evolved […]

This year sees Durham County Council upping their fleet of Multihogs for a second time following their first purchase four years ago. Having now taken delivery of their third machine, they are set to save money, maximise usage and provide a more efficient service. Highways Services Manager Mark Readman says, ‘We have built a very […]

Shaun Taylor, highway maintenance manager at Bristol City Council, tells Highways about some of the difficulties his authority had using the SCANNER road condition monitoring technology and how moving to new systems can bring benefits. A survey from the Department for Transport (DfT) late last year on how authorities monitor and collect road condition data, seems set […]

Paignton based Amberon Group is now the biggest employer in the traffic management industry. A regular fixture on the annual Western Morning News Fast Growth 75 list, this year, tHE Amberon Group climbed from 16 to number eight, proving the outlook for ambitious businesses is strong in the South West, as well as showcasing the continued journey from […]

Over the past year Clearview Intelligence has been working with Adapt EMS, a Hitchin based contract electronics manufacturer to successfully re-shore the production of the SolarLite Road Stud back into the UK. Since 1996 when the first SolarLite was installed in the UK’s roads, Clearview have led the way in developing and producing the most […]

Lancashire County Council and Nuphalt Contracting were tasked with creating a multi-user trail suitable for groups within the local community including pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians. Over the past three years Nu-phalt Contracting have been very successful with their product ‘Nu-flex’ which is proving to be one of the most thoroughly tested, developed and cost-effective solutions […]

Carbon reduction should be an integral part of the procurement process in the highways sector, encouraging more companies to significantly reduce carbon as part of any future projects, according to Paul Aldridge, Sustainability Director at WJ Group. Speaking after the accomplishment of WJ’s Product Carbon Footprint Model initiative, Mr Aldridge said: “At the moment there […]

XA© Asset Management System now incorporates a fully accredited UKPMS system for processing and reporting National Condition Indicators and financial information. XA© UKPMS is the newest UKPMS system on the market today and offers local authority users: the fastest data loading and validation. the fastest UKPMS processing. an intuitive, easy to use user interface. elegant […]

Location Prescot Road, St. Helens Start date 12/12/2019 Completion 12/12/2019 Project requirement Gareth Tyson of St Helens Council approached ourselves with the suggestion to install Tac-Grid, our innovative tactile crossing in the colour Violet to commemorate Violet Grace Youens, a beautiful young girl who was tragically killed whilst crossing the Road https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/violet-grace-youens-st-helens-17401813. The family were […]

On Tuesday 25th February, Hitex International Group members L&R Roadlines and Hitex Traffic Safety teamed up with Nottingham Trent University to install the brightly coloured Progress Pride Flag ‘Rainbow Crossing’ on their Clifton campus. Directly outside the campus pavilion, the rainbow crossing provides the University with a symbol of diversity, inclusion and equality as well as […]

A network of 24 air pollution sensors has just been activated across the Central Bedfordshire Council region, as part of a coordinated plan to improve air quality for residents. The sensors have been installed by Norfolk-based Westcotec in partnership with manufacturer Airly. For the first time, the sensor network provides open-access real-time accurate air quality […]

map16 offers a complete digital mapping service that allows it’s users to visualise and interact with areas that need grass cutting management. Areas that require grass cutting can be inspected using tablets by ground crews; they can select areas/lengths and highlight whether works have been completed successfully or not, all backed up with an unlimited […]

Medway Council has been awarded nearly £5million of funding from the Department of Transport for works for the Medway Tunnel. Roads Minister Baroness Vere has announced today (Friday, 28 February) that 32 local authorities will receive investment for essential repair works, levelling up infrastructure, cutting congestion, improving road conditions and making journeys easier. Medway has […]