Highways

Edinburgh looks to expand 20mph limits

Edinburgh Council could add more roads to the city’s 20mph network although the scheme has had a limited impact on traffic speeds.

Row over parking levy option as Scotland passes transport Bill

Scottish councils have the power to introduce workplace parking levies (WPL) following the flagship Transport Bill being passed by the Scottish Parliament.
We need to talk about pricing, MPs say

The Commons Transport Committee has said it wants to start a national debate about road pricing – ‘something that has been lacking for more than a decade’.
IFS puts its money on road pricing

A system of road pricing varying by time and location would be ‘the ideal approach’ in the face of falling revenue from existing sources, public finance experts have said.
'Civilised' Highbury Corner junction officially opens

The new Highbury Corner junction has officially opened after what Transport for London (TfL) described as a transformation ‘from one of London's most intimidating roundabouts into a junction that is much safer and more welcoming for people’.
Councils urged to fine idling drivers

Seven out of 10 drivers want to see councils doing more to tackle motorists who leave their engines running when parked, according to the RAC.
Climate change protest hits the DfT

Climate change protesters have blocked roads close to the Department for Transport headquarters and glued themselves to the building in central London.
TfWM lobbies for moving traffic enforcement pilot

Transport for West Midlands has put together plans to run a pilot using powers to enforce against moving traffic offences in partnership with the local police.
Javid gives first look at RIS 2 schemes

Chancellor Sajid Javid has revealed some of the schemes that will feature in the £25bn second Road Investment Strategy from 2020-2025.

Air Quality Monitoring Project Manager

£34,788 - £42,683

Seeking a skilled and dedicated individual with a background in environmental protection and air quality to... Birmingham, West Midlands

Recuriter: Birmingham City Council

Roadworks Inspector

£32,500 plus substantial benefits

You’ll review thousands of roadworks reports sent by other operational TfL staff and the Met Police andñ... Southwark, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Transport for London

Head of Planning Policy, Transport & Infrastructure Planning

Competitive Salary

This is a senior position within Be First’s Planning & Building Control Team, and you will... London (Greater)

Recuriter: Berwick Partners

Transportation Engineer

£29,636 - £33,799 per annum

Applicants should hold an appropriate qualification, preferably to degree level, and have knowledge of transportation issues. Sandwell, West Midlands

Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Trading Standards Officer

£36,630 - £42,490 per annum

Seeking to recruit highly motivated and experienced Trading Standards Officer’s to join our busy Business and Consumer Services team. Camden, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Camden London Borough Council

Nature Conservation Officer

£36,630 - £42,490

Exciting opportunity now exists for a dynamic nature conservation professional, to be the lead officer for the Council in all matters relating to Camden, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Camden London Borough Council

Environmental Health Officer/Enforcement

£35,724 - £41,706 p.a. inc.

Looking to recruit an Environmental Health Officer / Enforcement Officer preferably with experience of... Wembley, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Brent Council

Surface Water Engineer (Maternity Cover)

£30000 - £35000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package

The Surface Water Engineer contributes to the development and implementation of strategic plans, policy and best practice to improve the Council's knowledge and understanding of surface water flood risk and methods of management. England, Essex, Chelmsford

Recuriter: Essex County Council

Highways Project Engineer

£32,878 - 35,934 per annum

Exciting opportunity to provide technical highway input into all stages of development, within the... Telford, Shropshire

Recuriter: Telford & Wrekin Council

Highway Maintenance Senior Professional and Technical Officer - Level 1

£27,905 - £31,371

The job involves project managing and assisting senior colleagues with coordinating tasks and projects, using appropriate techniques to ensure.... City of Bristol

Recuriter: Bristol City Council

Highways Inspector

£28,752 - £32,577

Seeking an experienced Highways Inspector to join the Highways Team. London (Greater)

Recuriter: Hackney London Borough Council

Street Lighting Technical Administrator

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

£25,327 - £33,554 depending on skills

Are you looking for working arrangements that enhance your work-life balance? London (Greater)

Recuriter: London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

Environmental Protection Officer

£24,313 - £28,785 per annum

Looking to recruit officers to further strengthen our pool of Environmental Protection Officers who are responsible for... Sandwell, West Midlands

Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Citizen & Consumer Protection Officer – Environmental Health x2

£29,636 - £33,799 per annum

Looking for a suitably qualified and competent Environmental Health Officer or Food Safety / Health and Safety Officer registered with the... Sandwell, West Midlands

Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Senior Pest Control Officer (Commercial)

£33,291 - £35,724 p.a. inc.

Looking for a pest control officer that bring additional expertise to the team and support the manager in developing and supporting our clients. Wembley, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Brent Council

Project Officer

£33,759 - £37,413 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity to support the CRP team in developing and delivering their projects. City of Westminster, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Westminster City Council

Strategic Planning and Growth Manager

£46,572 – £49,529 per annum

As the Strategic Planning and Growth Manager, you will be responsible for... Trafford, Greater Manchester

Recuriter: Trafford Council

Quality & Performance Monitoring Officer

£26,999 - £31,371 per annum (Grade 6)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to cover a one year period of maternity leave for the role of Quality & Performance Monitoring Officer Louth, Lincolnshire

Recuriter: East Lindsey District Council

Service Director – Environment

Up to £100,000

ur new Service Director - Environment will have responsibility for all front-line environmental services, as well as licensing... Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Recuriter: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Environmental Health Officers

£32,473 - £42,490

Seeking Environmental Health Officers to contribute towards delivering the project objectives of addressing rogue... Camden, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Camden London Borough Council

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We must all change on the railways

Paul Plummer

“ Paul Plummer, CEO of the Rail Delivery Group, sets out what the rail industry wants from the Williams Review. ”
Southampton: Cycling towards a cleaner city

Brian Hammersley and Pete Boustred
Facial scanners and data-led nudges: Atkins' leaders look into the future

Scott Kelley and Dan Jones

Analysis

Are we nearly there yet on seamless ticketing?

Amin Shayan, CEO of Littlepay, which provides the technology that allows tap-on, tap-off fare capping across Brighton and Hove and Metrobus buses in the South East, looks at how the concept could be more widely used across all public transport modes.
Connectivity can be key to ensuring driver safety

Andy Bird, managing director, GTT Wireless, examines the connected infrastructure that is already saving lives and easing vehicle flow on our roads.
The Northern Powerhouse – what comes next?

Blogs

Highways Awards recognise the Wright stuff

Chris Ames

The winners for this year’s Highways Awards were revealed on Wednesday evening in front of nearly 500 industry professionals at the Lancaster London.
When will motorways be truly smart?

Chris Ames
Q&A: Visa boss talks smart ticketing and contactless mobility

Dom Browne

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