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The Highways Podcast - Episode 1 (9 March 2026)

The Highways Podcast - Episode 1 (9 March 2026)

The Highways Podcast is back with a fresh new look. This episode, Dominic Browne, editor of Highways magazine, discusses why you should never play poker with outgoing National Highways chief executive Nick Harris, the DfT's national road safety strategy, local road maintenance ratings, pavement parking and some of the exciting things the magazine has coming up. Listen in and join the debate.

'Don't mention net zero': Guide to public sector climate comms calls for change of language

'Don't mention net zero': Guide to public sector climate comms calls for change of language

A new guide from council chiefs on climate change communications advises against using the phrase 'net zero' - despite the fact that the department involved in tackling the issue is called the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Cambridgeshire plans new £180m busway

Cambridgeshire plans new £180m busway

Cambridgeshire County Council has issued a pipeline notice for a new busway and park and ride between Cambourne and Cambridge, with the proposed contract valued at roughly £180m.

North Lincolnshire to host £96m framework engagement event

North Lincolnshire to host £96m framework engagement event

North Lincolnshire Council is hosting an engagement event for suppliers interested in participating in its new £96m construction and highways framework.



Kathryn Vassilissin
Comment: Telematics and the future of fleet management

Kathryn Vassilissin, sales manager for vendor finance Siemens Financial Services (SFS), discusses the telematics revolution in fleet management.

Jon Munslow
Comment: To have transparency, we must first have clarity

Jonathan Munslow, chair of the NHT Network - the sector's largest public satisfaction survey - responds to the Government's recent local highways authority road maintenance ratings; arguing in favour of transparency but also the need for trust in the system that provides it.

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Heidelberg and GW Highways hit 60% recycled material in Kent

Heidelberg Materials partnered with GW Highways to design a durable asphalt made with 60% recycled material for use on a section of the A20 in the centre of Maidstone.

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