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UK: Drop in council road funding would be enough to fix 9.5m potholes
The Local Government Association says "consistent" investment is needed to tackle the issue of potholes.
By
James Fossdyke
24 May 2021
Government
Study suggests councils' road space reallocation "cripples" businesses
More than one in 10 small businesses surveyed may close as a result.
By
James Fossdyke
08 October 2020
Green
Councils urge firms to consider swapping vans for cargo bikes
A new report from the Local Government Association says the bikes offer offer a cost-effective and zero-carbon transport option.
By
James Fossdyke
01 September 2020
Green
Councils expected to reallocate road space to cyclists 'within weeks'
It's part of Transport Secretary Grant Shapps' plan for greener transport when lockdown is lifted.
By
James Fossdyke
12 May 2020
Government
Government announces £27bn investment in roads as part of March Budget
That includes a £2.5 billion fund to fix potholes on local roads.
By
James Fossdyke
12 March 2020
General
Brits registered more than 3.6m extra cars in last decade
Lined nose-to-tail, the cars would cover all of Britain's coastline.
By
James Fossdyke
10 March 2020
Government
UK has more than 3,000 'substandard' road bridges
Analysis shows 3,061 road bridges cannot carry the heaviest vehicles on our roads.
By
James Fossdyke
02 March 2020
Green
Councils urge child car seat makers to ensure seats are recycled
The LGA says millions of seats are "scandalously" going to landfill
By
James Fossdyke
07 February 2020
Safety
Unlicensed cabs are risk to life at Christmas, councils claim
Authorities are urging people to make sure their taxi is licensed.
By
James Fossdyke
25 December 2019
Government
Tory manifesto promises £2bn pothole fund
But that's about a fifth of what filling all the UK's potholes would cost.
By
James Fossdyke
26 November 2019
Government
Half of UK drivers think local roads are getting worse
The RAC says drivers would like to see car tax ring-fenced for road maintenance.
By
James Fossdyke
22 November 2019
Government
English councils rake in almost £1bn profit from parking operations
Westminster alone made almost £70 million from parking fees and charges.
By
James Fossdyke
20 November 2019
Safety
Taxi reforms 'urgently needed' as driver numbers rise, says councils
Local Government Association says the rules are needed to boost safety.
By
James Fossdyke
11 November 2019
Green
Government calls on councils to boost electric car charging network
But councils say they need long-term funding to do it.
By
James Fossdyke
06 November 2019
Government
DfT wants 'longer-term funding' for councils to maintain roads
But the department also says maintenance is "not just about funding".
By
James Fossdyke
29 October 2019
Green
Councils want more powers to tackle air pollution
Organisation representing councils says "robust national action" is required.
By
James Fossdyke
15 October 2019
Government
MPs recommend England-wide ban on pavement parking
The suggestion has been welcomed by the group representing councils.
By
James Fossdyke
11 September 2019
Government
MPs' recommend switch to more eco-friendly asphalt
The so-called warm mix asphalt is said to offer CO2 savings of up to 15 percent.
By
James Fossdyke
05 September 2019
Government
Councils want powers to fine lorries that block village streets
But the Road Haulage Association it's just a plot to raise more money.
By
James Fossdyke
04 September 2019
Government
Blue Badge applications open for those with hidden disabilities
Government says it's the biggest change to the scheme in almost 50 years.
By
James Fossdyke
02 September 2019
Government
New data shows councils receive a pothole complaint every 46 seconds
That's 700,000 complaints a year...
By
James Fossdyke
16 August 2019
Safety
'Dangerous' used tyres put lives at risk, councils warn
Motorists are being urged to check used tyres over before they buy.
By
James Fossdyke
20 May 2019
Government
Councils Warn Of "National Congestion Crisis" As Traffic Builds
Around 2.5 million more vehicles are on the road than five years ago.
By
James Fossdyke
30 July 2018
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