Rachel Reeves Announces New Mileage-Based Charge for Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Drivers Sunday, March 1, 2026 electric mileage tax hybrid vehicles charge motoring road government transport Drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will face a new mileage-based charge starting in April 2028, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed. The new Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will charge owners 3p per mile … Read More
Five Key Birmingham City Centre Roads Set for Major Change Under Sprint Initiative Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham sprint transport buses traffic infrastructure westmidlands speedlimits publictransport urbanplanning sport Birmingham city centre is poised for significant transformation as the Sprint initiative proposes new traffic regulations including 20mph speed limits and dedicated bus-only roads. These changes aim to improve public … Read More
Man Drives Mobility Scooter on M11 Motorway in Harlow, Safely Returned Home by Police Saturday, February 28, 2026 mobility scooter motorway m11 essex police safety harlow vehicle transport A man in his 70s was safely escorted home by Essex Police after being spotted driving a mobility scooter on the M11 motorway near Harlow, Essex. Authorities were alerted at approximately 12:35 pm on Friday when witnesses saw … Read More
New Average Speed Cameras to Cover More Birmingham Roads in Latest Safety Crackdown Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham speeding cameras roadsafety enforcement transport council motoring traffic accidents Birmingham is set to introduce average speed cameras on more of its busy roads as part of an expanded effort to improve road safety across the city. City council officials have identified six new routes for the installation … Read More
Over 100 Solihull Roads Scheduled for Resurfacing in 2026-27 - Comprehensive List Released Friday, February 27, 2026 solihull resurfacing highways maintenance potholes infrastructure council funding roads transport Solihull Council has announced an ambitious highways maintenance programme for the 2026-27 financial year, targeting resurfacing improvements across over 100 roads within the borough. The council oversees the upkeep of around … Read More
Thousands of EV Charging Points Set to Transform West Midlands Streets Thursday, February 26, 2026 ev westmidlands chargingpoints electricvehicles sustainability transport infrastructure coventry walsall governance A £14.5 million scheme to install thousands of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the West Midlands has received approval from the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board. The initiative aims to … Read More