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General UK: Drop in council road funding would be enough to fix 9.5m potholes

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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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