LCRIG (Local Council Roads Innovation Group)

This week’s Highways Voices was recorded at the London Transport Museum, during celebrations marking the unveiling of a blue plaque in honour of Helen Clifford, London Transport’s first female mechanic. Listen to the full podcast here: lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/14/hig…

This week, we are delighted to welcome the latest organisations to join the ever-growing LCRIG community: Galvmac, Universal Matter and Shetland Islands Council. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/14/lcr…

As Festival Partner at next month’s LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival, Triopsis will use this year’s event to challenge one of the sector’s most established assumptions – that critical software must come with significant cost. Find out more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/14/tri…

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Bill Manby to the LCRIG Advisory Board. Bill brings more than 32 years of experience in local government, specialising in the strategic management, maintenance and improvement of highway infrastructure. lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/14/lcr…

We are delighted to introduce the first group of sponsors for this year’s DfT Special Recognition Awards, each bringing a unique perspective and a strong commitment to supporting innovation, excellence and progress across the highways sector. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/13/str…

Member News: National Highways launches a new £165 million growth and housing accelerator fund to help remove the transport infrastructure barriers holding back housing and employment sites across England. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/07/nat…

Member News: As part of its 25th anniversary celebrations, Winvic Construction will return to UKREiiF next month with the launch of a new ESG whitepaper calling for stronger regulatory action to accelerate net zero across the built environment. More: lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/07/win…

Member News: JCB has won a major award for an industry-leading machine safety aid on its world leading Loadall telescopic handlers. The ‘Hire Industry Product of the Year’ award was presented at the Hire Awards of Excellence in London. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/07/jcb…

We will be exhibiting at Traffex 2026, 20-21 May. LCRIG and TTF will be on Stand B10. We look forward to meeting you and discussing how we can continue to support innovation and collaboration in the highways and road infrastructure technology sector. lcrig.org.uk/2026/04/23/lcr…

Member News: TRL has been commissioned by the Metropolitan Police on behalf of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), to develop a new national Fleet Blue Light Standard for emergency vehicle lighting across UK policing. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/07/trl…

Member News: Wrekin Products has become the first civil engineering product manufacturer in the UK to achieve Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) assessed status for its ductile iron range. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/07/wre…

Member News: As it celebrates 25 years in the industry, Centurion Traffic Management is looking ahead with ambitious plans for workforce development, infrastructure investment and greater community impact. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/07/cen…

Member News: SRL Traffic Systems has appointed Paul Lewis as Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of its growth. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/07/srl…

Member News: Velocity Roads Group is working in partnership with VolkerHighways and Luton Borough Council on an innovative trial aimed at transforming how potholes are repaired across Luton. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/07/vel…

As the LCRIG Innovation & Learning Festival 2026 approaches, we’re delighted to introduce more of the exhibitors joining us this June. Meet the exhibitors: lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/07/int…

Want to get your innovation and expertise in front of local authorities and highways professionals across the UK? Hosting a webinar with LCRIG is a powerful way to raise your profile, generate leads, and connect directly with decision-makers. Read more: lcrig.org.uk/2026/03/12/rai…

The prestigious DfT Special Recognition Awards 2026 are now open for entries, celebrating the individuals and organisations going the extra mile to deliver change in the highways and road infrastructure technology sector. Find out more and enter here: lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/07/ent…

This week’s Highways Voices explores how connected vehicle data is changing the way roads are understood and managed. Industry veteran Steve Isaacs joins the discussion to examine an innovative solution from Swedish company Nira Dynamics. Listen here: lcrig.org.uk/2026/05/07/hig…

Thank you to everyone who enetered the Future of Local Roads - Apprentice Innovation Competition ✨ The winner of this year’s competition will be revealed at the awards ceremony on 24th June. #InnovationLearningFestival

The finalists are in ✨ Here are the organisations shortlisted for the Excellence in Apprenticeship Delivery – Employer Award at this year’s DfT Special Recognition Apprentice Awards. Congratulations to all those recognised in this category 👏 #InnovationLearningFestival