CSS AIMS TO FOR CLARITY ON COMMUTED SUMS

CSS has published new guidance that aims to overcome long-standing controversy over the “commuted sums” mechanism through which developers are required to contribute to future maintenance of areas adopted by local authorities.

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JAMS BETTER THAN CONGESTION CHARGES SAYS SURVEY

The Government’s drive to shift Britain to a green transport future is failing to persuade people to leave their cars at home, according to a new survey published by CSS and conducted by Ipsos MORI.

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COMPENSATION GUIDELINES COULD SAVE MILLIONS

Revised guidelines are being issued to local authorities faced with spiralling compensation cliams from road users and pedestrians. 

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ALISON QUANT BECOMES CSS PRESIDENT

Alison Quant has taken over as President of CSS, the influential body for local authority directors responsible for environmental and economy issues.

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CSS MEMBERS PLAY MAJOR ROLE IN UK ROADS LIAISON GROUP SUCCESS

CSS has reaffirmed its support for the UK Roads Liaison Group where it has membership of all four boards and chairs three.

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UTILITIES MUST PAY FOR PATCHWORK ROADS SAYS REPORT

Utility companies that dig up England’s roads causing deterioration and leaving an ugly patchwork should be made to pay towards the £70 million bill local authorities face for additional maintenance costs, according to a new report.

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MAJOR SAVINGS POTENTIAL FROM NEW APPROACHES TO STREET LIGHTING

Councils across the UK have the opportunity to save around £35 million of taxpayers’ money each year, cut an estimated 150,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and reduce light pollution by adopting new approaches to the way they light streets and traffic signs.

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CSS ISSUES POTHOLE WARNING

Local authority directors responsible for a substantial part of Britain’s road network have warned that potholes will be an inevitable consequence of recent ice and snow and urged motorists to take special care.

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