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New £1m project to prepare UK motorways for self-driving vehicles
A new partnership between Loughborough University and Highways England will aim to prepare the UK’s motorways for self-driving vehicles.
The new...
royc@cognitive… Wed, 07/08/2020 - 16:24Wales set to deliver one of UK’s largest road projects this summer
One of the UK’s largest and most technically challenging road projects is set to be completed in Wales this summer.
The £1.4bn Welsh Government...
jonathand@cogn… Mon, 01/06/2025 - 10:28Boosting rural transport nationwide
Government funding is being committed to the improvement of rural transport, thanks to investment announced today.
As part of the Rural Transport...
Dan Benn Wed, 11/06/2024 - 10:41Ep. 62. Changing mindsets
Whilst not necessarily one of the ‘big ticket’ items that councils are responsible for, the importance of highways cannot be understated. Providing a...
Dan Benn Fri, 09/27/2024 - 15:41LGA analysis compares UK road funding with other OECD nations
The Local Government Association has announced that UK local road repair spending has been reduced more than nearly all of the other nations in the...
Dan Benn Tue, 08/15/2023 - 12:31Wakefield roads to receive further investment if approved by cabinet
An investment of £13m will be provided by Wakefield Council to be put towards the improvement and maintenance of the district’s roads and footpaths...
Dan Benn Tue, 04/18/2023 - 13:12Councils warn of scaling back road maintenance due to £500m funding cut
England’s largest county and rural councils are set to lose almost £500m in local roads maintenance funding by April this year, despite the government...
Chris Cromar Tue, 02/08/2022 - 09:18Scottish Government appoints new Transport Minister
Jenny Gilruth has been appointed as the Scottish Government’s Transport Minister, replacing Graeme Dey, who has stood down due to health reasons.
M...
Chris Cromar Tue, 01/25/2022 - 09:59Government announces £32.7m for new link road in Central Bedfordshire
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Central Bedfordshire is set to benefit from £32.7m of government funding to provide a vital new link road, enhancing accessibility and easing...
Chris Cromar Wed, 10/20/2021 - 09:20
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In partnership with our community of public sector leaders responsible for procurement and strategy across local authorities and the wider public sector, we’ve devised a collaborative calendar of conferences and events for leaders of industry to listen, learn and collaborate through engaging and immersive conversation.
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Digitalisation of the Public Sector 2025
The UK tech sector is projected to grow by £41.5 billion by 2025, creating 678,000 jobs. Councils spend £1-2 billion on IT annually, much of it on outdated systems. How can these funds drive real transformation and ensure staff are equipped for new tech?
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EV charging site selection & delivery: what local authorities and industry experts recommend
The panel of experts and local authorities discuss the delicate balance between delivering the right charging speed at the right location, optimising usage and meeting the community's needs.
