Highways
Johnson launches planning reforms to help 'build, build, build'
Boris Johnson is expected to bring forward £5bn of investment in hospitals, roads and schools later today.
Johnson pledges £5bn ‘new deal’ on capital projects
Boris Johnson is expected to bring forward £5bn of investment in hospitals, roads and schools later today.
A sign of the times?
Diary loves a bit of grammar - even to the point of pedantry.
Budget 2020: Mayoral authorities win big in transport
The Government has unveiled £4.2bn for urban transport as part of its spring budget giveaways.
Budget 2020: £27bn for national roads and £2.5bn for potholes
Chancellor Rishi Sunak pledged an extra £2.5bn for local road maintenance in the Budget.
Essex challenges evidence base for Basildon unitary bid
Essex CC’s leader has questioned the benefits of Basildon BC’s pursuit of unitary status.
Signs of danger
It may not be the message that safety campaigns want to hear, but it sometimes pays to take road signs with a pinch of salt.
Kier takes on Birmingham highways contract as Amey departs
Kier is to take over highway services in Birmingham on an interim basis, bringing an end to the city council’s rocky 10-year partnership with Amey.
Council pays compensation to Amey after High Court challenge
West Sussex CC has paid £4m in compensation to Amey over a contested highways procurement process.
Flat profits, but strong order book growth for Balfour Beatty
Construction giant Balfour Beatty is heading for flat profits growth but has expanded its order book, according to a trading update.
Amey environment and utilities businesses to 'go on sale'
Amey is putting its environment and waste and utilities businesses up for sale, according to reports.
Infrastructure roll-out poses 'reputational risk' to Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes councillors have been told the authority faces financial and reputational risk over the roll-out of fibre optic broadband in the town.
Time to re-draw the line?
Autumn leaves may be music to the ears of jazz fans but it appears to be inducing little merriment for Canterbury City Council.
Seven Ways to ‘Fix’ £billions of Government Grant Money
Over eight years the local government funding formula has shifted money from poor to rich, from North to South, from inner to outer London and from urban to rural areas, says Cllr Graham Chapman. ‘The poorer the area the more it has lost.’
Amey sale hit by delays
The sale of outsourcing contractor Amey is taking longer than expected, its parent company has admitted.
Drawing the lines
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Kier slumps to ‘disappointing’ £245m loss
Kier Group has announced losses of £245m following what its chief executive conceded was a ‘difficult’ year.
Minister handed Brexit cash demand in Portsmouth
Portsmouth has demanded more funds to cover Brexit costs during a ministerial visit.
Carter hits out at customs points suggestions
Kent CC’s leader has hit out at suggestions customs points for lorries leaving Channel ports following a no-deal Brexit may be predominately in his county.
Birmingham seeks £85m interim highways contractor
Birmingham City Council’s highways PFI vehicle has launched a search for a subcontractor to operate and maintain the city’s roads for a 15-month period in a deal worth up to £85m.
