New £200 Car Tax Charge Announced for Millions of Drivers
Millions of motorists will face increased vehicle excise duty charges from April, with standard rates rising to £200 and new rules affecting electric vehicles.
Category : Road Works
Solihull Bridge Closure Fears: No Funds for £2M Repairs
Residents in Barston village fear being cut off as the historic Barston Bridge faces potential closure due to safety concerns. Council officers confirm no money is available for the £2 million replacement needed to keep it open to traffic.
CBI Wales Calls for M4 Relief Road in Election Manifesto
Business body CBI Wales is calling for the next Welsh Government to revisit the £1.3bn M4 Relief Road project and develop a Welsh industrial strategy to boost economic growth and connectivity.
Temporary Pothole Fix in Birmingham Criticized by Residents
A temporary repair to a problematic pothole on Birmingham Road in Sutton Coldfield has drawn criticism from residents and a local councillor over its quality and durability.
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AI Tests Sandwell's 'Safest Roads' with Surprising Results
An AI-powered app assessed road quality in Sandwell, West Midlands, after the borough received a top government rating. The technology detected multiple defects including potholes and cracking.
New £360 Tax for Drivers Doing 12,000 Miles Announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a new mileage-based tax for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, with drivers covering 12,000 miles annually facing a £360 charge starting April 2028.
Solihull Road Resurfacing Plan for 100+ Streets Announced
Solihull Council has approved a highways maintenance programme targeting over 100 roads for resurfacing and repairing 1,850 potholes in the coming year, with a budget exceeding £28 million.
Council Wants Permanent £160 Fines After Trial Success
BCP Council aims to make higher penalty charges permanent after a trial showed reduced illegal parking and improved road safety. The council has submitted findings to the Department for Transport.
DVLA Free Fleet Scheme Eases Vehicle Tax for Thousands
The DVLA has introduced a free fleet scheme in partnership with the Post Office, allowing companies to manage vehicle tax renewals efficiently through bulk transactions, reducing administrative burdens for thousands of drivers.
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RAC Warns of Vanishing Road Markings Creating Danger
A new RAC investigation reveals that 92% of drivers believe faded road markings across England are making roads more dangerous, with many reporting complete disappearance of vital lane guides.
Council Considers 60mph to 30mph Speed Limit Cuts
Wokingham Borough Council is reviewing plans to reduce speed limits from 60mph to 30mph on 13 rural roads in Berkshire, citing safety concerns for vulnerable road users.
West Midlands Pothole Crisis: Drivers Demand Long-Term Road Solutions
Birmingham and Black Country drivers face worsening pothole problems, with temporary fixes failing and calls growing for proper resurfacing and accountability in road maintenance.
Labour Calls for Pothole Czar to Tackle Dudley's Dangerous Roads
Dudley's Labour group proposes a pothole czar and seven-day repair guarantee for dangerous potholes as part of alternative budget amendments to the Conservative plan.
Barnhurst Lane Pothole Crisis: Road Closure for Repairs
Barnhurst Lane near Wolverhampton is closed for a week to fix dangerous potholes, with residents expressing relief and skepticism over the quality of repairs.
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Road Closed Over Potholes Called 'More Craters Than Moon'
Barnhurst Lane near Wolverhampton has been shut immediately due to dangerous potholes, with repairs expected until February 26 and diversions in place.
Landslide Strands Llanthony Valley Residents
A major landslide in Monmouthshire has cut off a rural community, leaving residents facing dangerous detours and feeling abandoned by authorities.
Council Worker Dies in A500 Crash, Family Remembers 'Loyal' Son
Malachy Dozie Mbah, a 31-year-old Stoke-on-Trent City Council employee, died after a car collided with a lorry on the A500. His family described him as a loyal and dependable man of integrity.
M6 Crackdown: 90% of Vans Failed Safety Checks
A police operation on the M6 motorway revealed alarming safety failures, with 13 out of 15 commercial vehicles having defects or driver issues, including a vulnerable adult in crisis.
Birmingham Road Closure for HS2 Works with 10-Year Timeline
The A47 Heartlands Parkway in Birmingham will close for two weeks starting February 22, marking the beginning of a decade-long construction project to accommodate HS2. Diversion routes have been announced for drivers and public transport users.
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Plymouth Traffic Order for Street Resurfacing Works
Plymouth City Council has issued a temporary traffic order for Notte Street, Devonport Hill, and Victoria Road to allow phased resurfacing from March to April 2026, with restrictions lasting up to 18 months.
Car Buried in Hedge After Pothole Crash in Bridgnorth
A female driver escaped injury after her car crashed into a hedge on the outskirts of Highley, with witnesses blaming a large pothole for the dramatic incident.
Rural Drivers Hit with £110 Extra Under New EV Tax
Analysis reveals rural drivers in England will pay significantly more than urban counterparts under Labour's new 3p-per-mile electric vehicle road charge announced in the Autumn Budget.
Birmingham Pothole Crisis: Less Than Mile of Roads Resurfaced
Birmingham City Council faces criticism for resurfacing only 1,400 meters of roads in 2024/25, with opposition calling it a 'shocking collapse' in repairs. The Labour-run council cites PFI funding issues but promises increased investment.
New Lorry Charges: HGV Drivers Face Higher Costs from April
Heavy Goods Vehicle drivers will see increased Vehicle Excise Duty and HGV Levy rates from April 2026, as the government introduces legislation to uprate charges in line with the Retail Price Index.
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Drivers Face 70p Per Litre Fuel Charges in UK
UK drivers are set to pay new 70p per litre charges at forecourts, with a two-week lag in price adjustments and over 60% of pump costs going to Treasury taxes.
New Car Tax Bands for Pre-2001 Petrol and Diesel Cars
Vehicle Excise Duty rates for petrol and diesel cars registered before 2001 will increase from April, with changes based on engine size and CO2 emissions.
West Bromwich 20mph Speed Limit Broken Instantly
A 20mph speed limit introduced in West Bromwich 13 years ago to improve safety near schools was broken within seconds during a visit, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the area.
HS2 Shakes Homes at Night, Council Demands Benefits
Warwickshire County Council calls for urgent 'monumental' benefits from HS2 as residents report houses shaking at night, construction noise, and 'construction fatigue' in Water Orton and Coleshill.
£10m Investment to Resurface 61 Wolverhampton Roads
City of Wolverhampton Council announces a £10 million investment to resurface 61 roads and improve highways, following a severe winter that caused extensive pothole damage. The initiative aims to reduce future repairs and enhance road safety.
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£100 Fines for DIY Pothole Warnings on Roads
Drivers across the West Midlands face £100 on-the-spot fines for placing homemade signs or objects to warn others about potholes, as experts highlight legal risks under the Highways Act 1980.
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