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Shapps sends active travel strategy into tailspin

Grant Shapps has continued his attempts to mollify motorists over the impact of new measures to boost active travel with a letter to local authorities, then leaked to a national newspaper.

Welsh councils to get pavement parking enforcement powers

Councils in Wales could have greater powers to prevent pavement parking by 2022 after ministers backed recommendations from an independent taskforce.
Bath widens 20mph limits to cut vehicle dominance

Bath and North East Somerset Council is set to extend 20mph limits to some of the main routes in and out of Bath for the first time.
Mind the data gap: Calls for a national strategy on connected vehicles

Gaps in the 'data chain' surrounding connected vehicles are preventing the technology from delivering maximum value for the market and drivers, a new report has argued.
Sheffield apologises over tree felling scheme

Sheffield City Council has issued an apology after a report from the local government Ombudsman found ‘numerous problems’ with the way it removed trees in 2016.
UK awaits 'world-leading' framework for AV trials

There is no sign of a promised process for approving advanced trials of autonomous vehicles, nearly three years after ministers pledged to ‘make world-leading changes to the regulatory framework’.
New project to help cities crack AV challenge

A new research project aims to help cities harness the latest autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies and incorporate them into a complex urban environment.
Leeds set to scrap CAZ but could keep ANPR

Leeds City Council is set to scrap its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) plans after businesses switched to cleaner vehicles in anticipation, and could repurpose the scheme's vehicle tracking technology.
AA highlights local road spend disparity

The AA has accused some councils in England of doing ‘next to nothing’ by way of maintenance on their road network.

Principal Traffic Management Engineer

£38,890 to £42,821 per annum

You will enjoy an interesting and satisfying work-life with many opportunities to develop valuable skills and experience in the delivery of... Swansea (Abertawe)

Recuriter: City and County of Swansea Council

Refuse Driver (LGV Chargehand Driver)

£22995 - £24258 per annum + plus contractual overtime and allowances

It is an exciting time in Waste and Street Services at the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This is a opportunity to be part of a busy, successful team mak England, London, Greenwich

Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Principal Traffic Signal and ITS Engineer

£40,876.00 - £42,821.00 plus annual standby allowance of £2,562.84

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of our Urban Traffic Management and Control System. Warwickshire

Recuriter: Warwickshire County Council

Refuse Driver

£22.995 - £24.258

The successful candidates will work anywhere within the Borough of Greenwich, work outside in all weathers, and be able to use... Greenwich, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Public Protection Group Leader

£43,857 - £45,859

You will develop a strategic approach to deliver a service which promotes jobs and businesses, protects the safety of... Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Recuriter: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Project Officer - Air Quality

£27,741 - £30,451

We’re looking for an additional team member to support the Senior Environmental Health Officers in... Kirklees, West Yorkshire

Recuriter: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Customer Support Officer

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

£25,833 - £29,796 per annum

The successful candidate for this role will be someone who has great administration and customer service qualities, and... Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater)

Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Refuse Driver (LGV Chargehand Driver)

£22.995 - £24.258

It is an exciting time in Waste and Street Services at the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Greenwich, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Citizen & Consumer Protection Team Manager

£41,881 - £46,845 per annum

We are looking for a committed and driven individual to join the team. You will manage an area team with... Sandwell, West Midlands

Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Parking Control Design Engineer

£32.430 - £34.794

We are seeking to recruit an engineer to join our busy and dedicated design team. Greenwich, London (Greater)

Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Environmental Health Officer

£33,600 - £45,400 per annum

An opportunity has arisen in the Health and Safety Team, for an Environmental Health Officer / Health and Safety Practitioner. Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater)

Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Cyfarwyddwr Corfforaethol - Economi a’r Amgylchedd / Corporate Director Economy & Environment

£117,115 - £130,128 p/a

Tîm Caerffili-YN WELL GYDA’N GILYDD Team Caerphilly- BETTER TOGETHER Caerphilly (Caerffili)

Recuriter: Caerphilly County Borough Council

Project Engineer

£24,982 to £35,745

We have an exciting Project Engineer opportunity in our Boroughbridge Highways Operational office. Boroughbridge, York

Recuriter: North Yorkshire County Council

Highways Asset Commissioning Officer

£30,451 to £34,728 per annum

Somerset is a great place to live, work and play, with a spectacular countryside and coastline Somerset

Recuriter: Somerset County Council

Highway Development Manager

£48,545 - £52,090

Coventry is a great place to live and work and it’s getting even better - and having the right infrastructure is vital. Coventry, West Midlands

Recuriter: Coventry City Council

Noise and Nuisance Officer

£31,434 - £34,986 per annum

We would like you to have some experience in working in Environmental Health so that you can show an understanding of... Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater)

Recuriter: The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council

Service Manager - Engineering & Project Delivery

£47,853 - £53,792 per annum (including market factor)

Are you looking for a challenge and diverse range of work in your next career move? Telford, Shropshire

Recuriter: Telford & Wrekin Council

Principal Engineer - Street Lighting

£39.880 to £41.881 per annum

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, leading and developing the team to ensure the delivery, and success of... St Helens, Merseyside

Recuriter: St. Helens Metropolitan Borough Council

Contract Management Officer

£22,183 - £32,234

We are looking for someone with understanding of Highway and Transportation engineering project delivery and maintenance activities. Cambridgeshire

Recuriter: Cambridgeshire County Council

Vehicle Technician

£24,982 - £29,577 per annum

This position is a fixed term contract for 12 months with the prospect of a permanent role once the Class C Driving Licence has... Sandwell, West Midlands

Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

“ Chief executive of the Campaign for Better Transport, Darren Shirley, argues there is a chance for real change in transport and we can't afford to let it slip by. ”

The next physical Cold Comfort Scotland event will now take place on 22 April 2021 with its place in the calendar this September filled by a new virtual event – the Cold Comfort Digital Academy.

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The decarbonising transport consultation is a chance for real change

Darren Shirley

“ Chief executive of the Campaign for Better Transport, Darren Shirley, argues there is a chance for real change in transport and we can't afford to let it slip by. ”
Cycling revolution: Maintaining the change

Andy Pickett
‘Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.’

Jon Werran

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