As we all know carbon management is growing in prominence, and we’re entering an era when clients expect job-level carbon evidence integrated into everyday work – and clear reporting to prove it. Most will already be familiar with the general idea of carbon frameworks like PAS 2080 – if not, the Institute of Civil Engineers has a good explainer – but actually capturing carbon data in practice is often easier said than done, even more so in industries already juggling audit s

The East Midlands Mayor has dismissed a request from Nottinghamshire County Council to allocate all unassigned regional transport funding to its highways budget, saying the proposal “was never going to be accepted by anyone else”. At a January meeting of the East Midlands Combined Authority (EMCCA) transport committee, Councillor Bert Bingham argued Nottinghamshire was facing “underfunding” and a “lack of representation” after being allocated £47M for highways in 2026/27 — ar

A Cambridgeshire MP is urging the Government to rethink how road repairs are funded, arguing that current formulas fail to reflect the high cost of maintaining roads built on peat soil. Ian Sollom, Liberal Democrat MP for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire, has written to Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood highlighting what he describes as the “magnitude” of the problem in the county. He previously raised the issue in the House of Commons with Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander. S

Sensors designed to detect rising water levels and prevent road closures are being installed along key routes in Gloucestershire as part of a 12-month pilot scheme. Gloucestershire County Council is fitting the devices on Cirencester Road in Charlton Kings, as well as St George’s Road and Pittville Circus in Cheltenham. The aim is to improve response times during heavy rainfall and reduce disruption to motorists and residents. The system uses sound wave technology to monitor

The recent revelations about bogus skills cards in the UK construction sector shouldn’t shock anyone. What they reveal is far more concerning: a system built on assumptions, convenience, and blind trust, all while the stakes couldn’t be higher. For years, contractors and regulators have leaned on digital platforms like CSCS Smart Check and GQA’s verification tools, assuming that a scan or a quick click guarantees competence. But the reality is that these systems were never d

Teams at Network Rail Anglia have pulled out all the stops to give Austin, an eight-year-old train enthusiast from Suffolk, a day to remember at Liverpool Street station. Austin’s passion for the railway was born during lockdown in 2020, watching the trains from his back garden. As things returned to normal, the railway adventures started – travelling the length and breadth of the country. His dad set up Austin’s Rail Adventures on Instagram and X to document their journeys,

Norfolk County Council has approved 99 new highway improvement projects for 2026–27 as part of its Parish Partnership Programme, reaffirming its commitment to working closely with town and parish councils. Now in its fifteenth year, the scheme enables local communities to propose and co-fund small-scale transport improvements that reflect local priorities — from enhancing pedestrian safety to reducing vehicle speeds and improving access for walking and cycling. Ahead of next

A coroner has called on National Highways to review the safety of a motorway junction following the deaths of two women in a collision involving a car and a bus. Rita Thomas and Christine Dale were travelling northbound up the exit ramp at Junction 37 of the M6 when their car collided with a bus on the A684 on 19 September 2024. Both women later died at Royal Preston Hospital from multiple traumatic injuries, a joint inquest heard. Assistant coroner for Cumbria, Robert Cohen,

Shropshire Council is set to consider cancelling the long-planned Shrewsbury North West Relief Road (NWRR) after a report concluded the project is no longer affordable. Councillors will debate the recommendation at a full council meeting on 26 February. The proposal relates specifically to the Department for Transport (DfT)-funded section between Holyhead Road and Battlefield. A separate western element, the Oxon Link Road (A5 Churncote to Holyhead Road), is under a different

More than 500 bridges on the UK rail network are classed as high risk for scour – erosion around foundations caused by fast-flowing rivers. When water levels rise above set thresholds, these structures must be closed until inspections confirm they are safe, often leading to costly disruption. Closures can generate significant “delay minute” charges for Network Rail, particularly on busy routes. Traditionally, post-flood inspections rely on divers, who must wait for safe condi

Leeds City Council has become the first authority in Yorkshire to introduce ‘cross-pavement’ electric vehicle (EV) charging, allowing residents without off-street parking to charge from their home electricity supply. Up to 115,000 households in the city that do not have driveways are now eligible to apply for an installation. The move is designed to remove one of the biggest barriers to EV ownership — access to affordable home charging. The scheme is being trialled in partner

A section of the A20 in central Maidstone has been resurfaced using a lower-carbon asphalt containing 60% recycled content — the highest proportion used on a Kent highway scheme to date. The material was developed by Heidelberg Materials UK in collaboration with contractor GW Highways, supporting both companies’ carbon reduction targets and Kent County Council’s wider ambition to embed circular economy principles in highways maintenance. To deliver the scheme, the team secure

Motorists using the M27 between Junctions 5 and 7 are nearing the end of a long-running resurfacing programme, with National Highways confirming the scheme is now entering its concluding phase. After months of traffic cones, contraflow systems and 50mph speed limits, crews are close to removing crossover points and reinstating permanent white road markings along the route. For commuters, the milestone signals progress following years of disruption. The motorway has been subje

Volunteers in Warwickshire are staging night-time patrols to protect migrating toads from being killed on roads during breeding season. Each spring, toads return to the same ponds where they were born to spawn. However, many of these breeding sites are now located near busy roads, putting the amphibians at risk as they make their annual journey. To help reduce fatalities, members of the Warwickshire Amphibian and Reptile Team (WART) are installing specially designed toad ladd

Almost half of London’s cyclists do not feel safe on the capital’s roads despite years of investment in cycle lanes and junction upgrades, new research has found. Data obtained by law firm JMW and seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service shows that 43% of cyclists in London feel uncomfortable riding in the city. This compares with just over a third in the north-west of England. The findings come as Transport for London (TfL) continues to expand the capital’s cycling netw

Gloucestershire County Council has appointed contractors to a new four-year, £72M highways major projects framework aimed at streamlining delivery of large-scale transport schemes across the county. The framework, which runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030, replaces a previously fragmented approach based on individual open tenders. It is split into two lots covering highways works and structures/geotechnical projects. Lot 1: Highways Projects Lot 1, valued at £40M excludin