Press release: Homes England Appoints Specialists to Three National Frameworks
Specialists appointed to three new frameworks which will enable procurement of up to £30m of professional technical services to support housing delivery. read more
Author Archives: HM Government
Press release: Giant crash barrier lorries rolled out
The 16-tonne mobile barriers are among the latest innovations demonstrating Highways England’s commitment to investing in new technology to improve safety and minimise disruption caused by roadworks and incidents. In collaboration with Kier, the mobil… read more
Press release: Giant crash barrier lorries rolled out
Two giant 70ft-long crash barrier lorries originally designed for military use to protect against roadside bombs are now keeping road workers and motorists safe. read more
Press release: Highways England pours £4 million into canal restoration scheme
In the late 1960s the construction of a motorway and a roundabout in Gloucestershire meant the Stroudwater Navigation Canal was effectively split in two. Since 1972, volunteers from the Cotswold Canals Trust have been working to restore derelict secti… read more
Press release: Highways England pours £4 million into canal restoration scheme
A mile-long stretch of canal that disappeared more than half a century ago is a step closer to being restored, thanks to £4 million of funding from Highways England. read more