AIA Chair comments on today’s Budget
“Our local road network has a vital role to play in supporting our communities and economic growth as we reset after the pandemic. What was needed from the Chancellor today was a five-year commitment to investing in local roads, to allow loc... Read Full ArticleChanges to PASMA Tower Standard EN1004 - Are you Complying?
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Fleet managers are warned there is a ‘hidden deadline’ to applying for Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) permit.As of October, goods vehicles over 12 tonnes now require a permit to drive into Greater Lo... Read Full ArticleComment from the Asphalt Industry Alliance on implications for local roads following today's budget
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