Anglian Highways and Utility Committee

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Awarding Organisation

An awarding organisation (also known as an awarding body or exam board) is responsible for creating and managing qualifications that assess the knowledge, skills, and competencies of learners. These organisations play a crucial role in the education and training sector by ensuring that qualifications are credible, valid, and aligned with industry standards

Alternative Reinstatement Materials

ARMs are categorized into two generic groups: Structural Materials for Reinstatements (SMRs) and Flowable SMR's (FSMRs). SMRs include proprietary or alternative bound reinstatement materials with a cementitious, chemical, or hydraulic binder, or inherently self-cementing. FSRMs are flowable mixes that should not normally require compaction and are capable of achieving strengths equivalent to SMRs.

Association For Road Traffic Safety and Management

ARTSM provides guidance notes and publications for use by manufacturers, service providers, and the user communities. These resources are designed to assist in the development of standards, requirements, and best practices within the highways and transport sector. The guidance notes cover a wide range of topics, ensuring that members have access to the latest information and tools to enhance their work.

Click here to view ARTSM Publications and Guidance Notes

Additional Street Data

Additional information about the type and nature of a street to be found in a local street gazetteer (LSG),  and the national street gazetteer (NSG).

Several different types of additional street data can be recorded against any street in the NSG; the different types are detailed in section 4.3. All ASD is submitted to the NSG concessionaire (Geoplace) for validation and inclusion in the published NSG.

The term “authority” covers the following definitions of authority since they are usually the same organisation

highway authority

Street authority

Transport authority

Permit authority

Noticing authority (refers to an authority that used the notices provided for in NRSWA. Almost every authority now operates a permit scheme)

Bridge authority

Strategic highways company (refers to National Highways)

British Board of Agrément

The British Board of Agrément (BBA) was established in 1966 and serves as a key authority in the construction industry, providing independent certification for construction products and systems. Its primary role is to ensure that these products meet the necessary standards for safety, quality, and performance, thereby helping to build confidence among manufacturers, designers, and installers.

Click here to view the BBA website

Bar Hole

Bar holes are small diameter holes made in the ground along the route of a gas pipe in a bar test survey to determine the location of any leakage.

Cement bound granular mixture – a mixture of controlled graded aggregate using cement that sets and hardens

click here to view the DfT document on using cementitious mixtures at road works

California bearing ratio UK

The California Bearing Ratio (CBR) test is a crucial assessment tool in the UK for evaluating the load-bearing capabilities of subgrade soils. It is used to determine the thickness of materials needed for road construction and to assess the strength and bearing capacity of soils and other materials used in road construction and civil engineering.

Code of Practice

The efficient co-ordination of street and road works is one of the most important aspects of street works legislation, and this code gives practical guidance around both legislative requirements and associated good practice to help achieve this.

Click here to view the Code of practice for the co-ordination of street and road works: April 2023

Combined Sewer Overflow

Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) are a significant issue in urban areas, particularly during heavy rainfall. They occur when a combined sewer system, which carries both stormwater and wastewater, becomes overwhelmed. This leads to the discharge of untreated sewage into the environment, posing risks to public health and the ecosystem.

Combined Sewer Overflows Explained – Creating a better place

Department for Infrastructure

The Department for Infrastructure. Department for Infrastructure is part of the Northern Ireland Executive.

Home | Department for Infrastructure

Department for Transport

The Department for Transport (DfT) is a UK government department responsible for the English transport network and some transport matters in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Department for Transport - GOV.UK

Design Manual for Roads and Bridges

The Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) is a comprehensive suite of documents that sets the standards for the design, assessment, and operation of motorways and all-purpose trunk roads in the UK.

Click here to view The Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)

Distribution network operator (electricity network)

A Distribution Network Operator (or DNO) is a company licensed to distribute electricity in the UK. These companies own and operate the system of cables and towers that bring electricity to our homes and businesses. 

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, is a ministerial department of the UK government. It was established on February 7, 2023, and focuses on maximizing the potential of science and technology to improve people's lives

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology - GOV.UK

Deferred Set Mixtures

Deferred set coated mixtures can be used at any position in interim and immediate reinstatements, but are not permitted within permanent reinstatements.

Click here to view

Digital Traffic Regulation Orders

A digital traffic regulation order (D-TRO) is the digital version of a traditional traffic regulation order. It’s not a legal document, but rather a digital extract of the legal order. It contains machine-readable data in a standardised format that can be easily shared and integrated with other digital systems.

Digital traffic regulation orders D-TRO service - GOV.UK

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency works to create better places for people and wildlife, and supports sustainable development.

Environment Agency - GOV.UK

East Midlands Highways and Utility Committee

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Energy networks association

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) is the industry body representing the energy networks in the UK and Ireland, focusing on the safe, reliable, and sustainable delivery of gas and electricity.

Energy Networks Association (ENA) - The voice of the networks

Electronic Transfer of Noticing

Electronic Transfer of Noticing (EToN) is a system used for the two-way transmission of notices between utility companies and highway authorities in England and Wales. It facilitates the sharing of information regarding road works and maintenance, ensuring that all relevant parties are informed about upcoming or ongoing works.

Street and road works: Street Manager and updates to permit schemes

Foamed Concrete for Reinstatements

Foamed concrete for reinstatements is a versatile material used in various applications, including trench reinstatement and void filling. It is lightweight, free-flowing, and does not require compaction, making it ideal for restoring lateral support to adjacent services. The material is compliant with HAUC legislation and is suitable for use in highways, footways, footpaths, and cycle tracks.

Foamed concrete for reinstatements (FCR) - HAUC

Fixed Penalty Notice

Fixed penalty notice. A notice offering a person the opportunity of discharging any liability to conviction for a fixed penalty offence by payment of a penalty

Schedule 4B to NRSWA and the 2007 FPN regulations. Section 37(6) of TMA 2004 and regulations 21 to 28 of the 2007 permit.

Traffic Management Act 2004

General Data Protection Regulation

To give control to individuals over their personal data and to simplify the regulatory environment for international business by unifying the regulation within the EU.

General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Geographical Information System

A computer system for capturing, storing, checking, integrating, manipulating, analysing and displaying data related to positions on the Earth’s surface.

Highways Authority

In England and Wales a Highway Authority is a statutory organisation empowered by the Highways Act 1980, as amended by various other acts (including the GLA Act), to carry out the function of owning and operating the highway network in those two countries. Highway Authorities outside the national government are the top-tier local authorities in their relevant areas, such as County Councils, Metropolitan Boroughs, or Unitary Authorities.

In Scotland any organisation empowered by the Scottish Government in accordance with the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 as amended is known as the Roads Authority; whilst there is no real equivalent term in the Republic of Ireland where all local authorities have road management responsibilities.

In Northern Ireland, the equivalent of a Highway Authority is the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), specifically through its executive agency DfI Roads.

The Highways Act 1980.

The Highways Act 1980 is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that governs the management and operation of the road network in England and Wales. It consolidates several earlier pieces of legislation and outlines the responsibilities of highway authorities, including the legal framework for developing new roads and processes for stopping up or diverting highways. The Act is significant in the context of highway laws in the UK, as it establishes the ownership of highways maintainable at public expense.

Highways Act 1980

The Highway Authorities Product Approval Scheme

The Highway Authorities Product Approval Scheme (HAPAS) is a rigorous certification process developed by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) for materials used in highways maintenance and construction. HAPAS ensures that materials meet or exceed industry standards, providing quality assurance, performance, and safety. The scheme is essential for highway authorities, contractors, and project managers to use reliable, high-quality products that have met stringent performance criteria.

Highways Authority Product Approval Scheme - BBA

The Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee

The Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUC(UK)) is the representative body that works with the UK and devolved governments to help make improvements to the management of works and the street and road network.

Home | HAUC(UK)

hydraulically bound material

Hydraulically bound materials (HBM) consist of aggregates combined with hydraulic binders such as cement, lime, or fly ash. When mixed with water, these materials undergo a chemical reaction known as hydraulic action, which allows them to harden and gain strength over time. This process makes HBM suitable for various construction applications, particularly in creating durable and stable road surfaces.

Hydraulically bound mixtures

Health and Safety Guidance document

HSG47 is a Health and Safety Guidance document published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK. It provides essential guidance on avoiding danger from underground services, such as electricity cables, gas pipelines, and water mains. The document outlines safe working practices, including planning work, locating and identifying underground services, and excavating safely to minimize risks.

The Joint Authorities Group (UK)

JAG(UK) represents the best interests of every Highway and Road Authority in the United Kingdom. It was formed to provide highways advice and support to the government through the Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee, HAUC(UK) and also through direct contact with government departments

About JAG(UK) | JAG(UK)

The National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG) has now become Street Works UK

Street Works UK is the utility arm of the Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUC(UK)), working collaboratively with roads / local authorities and national and regional governments to drive up standards of road and street works in Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Home Page - Streetworks

London Highways and Utility Committee

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Local Land and Property Gazetteer

The Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG) is a central corporate database maintained by local authorities in the UK, responsible for all addressing used within an authority. It ensures that every property has a unique reference number (UPRN) and coordinates addresses across different services, improving efficiency and reducing errors. The LLPG is essential for services like emergency response and council services, as it provides a unified address resource for residents and businesses.

What is an LLPG? | Local Land & Property Gazetteer | GeoPlace LLP

Local street gazetteer

A Local Street Gazetteer (LSG) is the central database for street information within a local highways authority. The LSG is also the dataset that underpins the ability of each local highway authority to meet their statutory obligations.

What is an LSG? | GeoPlace LLP

Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works

The Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) is a standard suite of specification documents used in highway construction and maintenance, with updates planned for 2025.

Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) - National Highways

National Address Gazetteer

The National Address Gazetteer is a comprehensive database that consolidates address information from local authorities and Ordnance Survey in the United Kingdom. Its purpose is to provide a definitive source of publicly-owned spatial address data for the public sector, ensuring accurate and reliable address information. This database serves as a crucial resource for various applications, including mapping and location services.

National Address Gazetteer - data.gov.uk

North East Highways and Utility Committee

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National Highway Sector Scheme

National Highway Sector Schemes (NHSS) are bespoke integrated quality management systems for organisations working on the UK road network.

National Highway Sector Schemes: certification for contractors and subcontractors - National Highways

Northern Ireland Road Authority and Utility Committees

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The National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG) has now become Street Works UK

Network Occupancy Management

The New Roads and Street Works Act 1991

National Street Gazetteer

National Underground Asset Register

The National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) is an initiative by the Geospatial Commission aimed at creating an interactive digital map of underground pipes and cables. This register will revolutionize the management of buried infrastructure by improving data sharing and access across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It aggregates underground assets into a centralized database, addressing challenges related to data sharing and enhancing the efficiency of installation, maintenance, and operation of these assets.

Welcome to the National Underground Asset Register

North West Highways and Utility Committee

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Provisional Advance Authorisation

A preliminary permit that allows for the early planning of significant road works, ensuring that activities are provisionally approved before final details are confirmed.

Applications for a PAA must be submitted at least three months before the proposed start date of the works. This advance notice is crucial for effective planning and coordination with the relevant authorities

Performance based inspections

Performance-based inspections (PBIs) are a regulatory approach that adjusts the frequency and intensity of inspections based on the performance metrics of utility companies and contractors, aiming to improve compliance and reduce disruptions.

FAQV5-Street-Works-Inspections-Regulatory-Changes-005.pdf

Permanent Cold-lay Materials

Permanent cold-lay materials are essential for road repairs and maintenance. They are designed to be durable, instantly trafficable, and reduce the total cost of ownership. 

Permanent cold-lay surfacing materials (PCSMs) - HAUC

The penetration grade of a bituminous binder

The penetration grade of a bituminous binder is a measure of its hardness or softness, determined by the depth to which a standard needle penetrates the bitumen sample under controlled conditions of temperature and load. This measurement is crucial for selecting the appropriate bituminous binder for various applications, ensuring durability and flexibility in different climatic conditions. The penetration grade is typically expressed in tenths of a millimeter and is used in conjunction with other properties to assess the binder's performance under various temperatures and loads

Use of Penetration Grade Bitumen: Grades, Uses & Benefits - Pars Universal Bitumen

Polymer modified mastic asphalt to BS EN 13108-6

Polymer modified mastic asphalt (PMMA) is a highly durable construction material that combines traditional mastic asphalt with polymers to enhance flexibility, longevity, and resistance to environmental factors.

Polymer modified mastic asphalt (PMMA) - HAUC

The term “promoter” means the organisation promoting the works and includes

Undertaker

Utility company

Highway authority

Other organisations such as, for example, London Underground and Network Rail

Public Right of Way

Public rights of way are marked with signs or coloured arrows, for example yellow for footpaths, blue for bridleways

Rights of way and accessing land: Use public rights of way - GOV.UK

Polished Stone Value

The Polished Stone Value (PSV) is a crucial measure of the skid resistance of road surfaces, indicating how well aggregates resist polishing under traffic. A higher PSV signifies better skid resistance, which is essential for road safety and helps prevent accidents due to slippery conditions. The PSV is determined through standardized testing methods and is widely adopted in road design and construction to ensure safe driving surfaces.

Polished Stone Value (PSV) - HAUC

The Roads Authorities and Utilities Committee

The Roads Authorities and Utilities Committee (RAUC) is a key body in the UK road works community, responsible for advising and supporting the government through the Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUC (UK)). RAUC (S) provides support and advice to the Commissioner to improve the planning, coordination, and quality of road works in Scotland. The committee consists of roads authorities and undertakers and works closely with RAUC (S) to enhance road works in Scotland.

RAUC(S) and Community | Scottish Road Works Commissioner

Regulatory Position Statement

Environmental permits: regulatory position statements.  When the Environment Agency will not require you to get a permit to carry out certain activities that they regulate.

Environmental permits: regulatory position statements - GOV.UK

Road to Net Zero

The Road to Net Zero project – a roadmap for change that’s jointly sponsored by Transport for London (TfL) and the Highway Authority and Utilities Committee UK (HAUC(UK)).

Road to Net Zero | Home

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 is a significant piece of legislation in the United Kingdom that aims to consolidate previous laws governing road traffic regulation. It provides the framework for regulating or restricting traffic on roads in Great Britain, primarily in the interest of safety, including the establishment of speed limits, traffic signs, and signals. The Act also includes various provisions and amendments that can be accessed in full text on official legal websites.

Street Manager

apply for street and road work permits

assess permits

record inspections

add reinstatements (after work has been completed)

Plan and manage roadworks - GOV.UK

Section 278 agreement - The Highways Act 1980

A section 278 agreement are legal contracts between developers and local highway authorities under the Highways Act 1980. They allow developers to make permanent alterations or improvements to public highways as part of a planning approval. Examples of work covered by an S278 agreement include:

• New or changed access to a development site.
• Improvements to junctions, including roundabouts and traffic lights.
• Enhancements for pedestrians and cyclists.
• Traffic calming measures and signalized crossings. These agreements ensure that new developments integrate with existing infrastructure while maintaining safety and functionality standards.

New Roads and Street Works Act 1991

Section 50 of the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) 1991

NRSWA S50 refers to Section 50 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, which grants permission for certain activities related to the installation, maintenance, and alteration of apparatus on public highways.

• It is primarily used by organizations that do not have statutory rights to install apparatus in the highway. 1
• Organizations applying for a S50 license must provide details of the works, proof of insurance, and pay a fee. 1
• The license allows the holder to inspect, maintain, adjust, repair, and remove apparatus, but does not exempt them from obtaining other necessary permissions. 2
• Compliance with statutory duties and conditions is mandatory, and non-compliance can result in penalties. 

Issuing section 50 street works licences - GOV.UK

Section 58 of the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) 1991

Allows authorities to restrict certain works following substantial road works. This section enables the street authority to publish a notice that prohibits the execution of street works during a specified period after the completion of substantial road works. The restriction period can vary from one to five years, depending on the type of work carried out. During this period, works can only be carried out with the authority's permission, and utility companies are notified to avoid disrupting newly laid roads and footways.

New Roads and Street Works Act 1991

Section 74 of the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA) 1991

Pertains to penalties for utility companies and contractors who carry out street works that exceed their agreed duration without good reason.

It allows highway authorities to impose financial penalties on these parties if their work takes too long, aiming to reduce delays and ensure roads are reopened as soon as possible.

Staining-and-spoil-Section-74-guidance-HAUC-England-interim-advice-version.pdf

Section 81 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991

Places a duty on statutory undertakers (like utility companies) to maintain their underground and street-level apparatus to the reasonable satisfaction of the street authority. This includes keeping the apparatus in efficient working order and ensuring the safety and convenience of the public. If an undertaker fails to meet this duty, the street authority can carry out emergency works and charge the undertaker for the costs.

Guidance Note for Defective Apparatus (S81)

Sideway-force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine

The Skid Resistance Value is a measure of the road surface's contribution to the frictional forces developed between a vehicle's tyres and the road when accelerating, braking, or cornering. It is generally measured after the road has been wetted and data can be collected in various ways.

Section 4: measuring skid resistance - GOV.UK

Special Engineering Difficulty

Special engineering difficulty refers to situations where the execution of street or road works presents significant challenges due to the presence of structures or utilities that require careful handling to avoid damage or disruption. These difficulties can include the need for special techniques, equipment, or coordination with other parties involved in the work. The designation of a street as having special engineering difficulties is subject to a formal consultation process to ensure that all parties are adequately informed and prepared for the work

Special Engineering Difficulty Guidance | HAUC(UK)

South East Highways and Utility Committee

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NRSWA Street Works Signing, Lighting, and Guarding Training Guide

SLG NRSWA refers to the Signing, Lighting, and Guarding training under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. This training is essential for ensuring road safety during construction and maintenance activities. It covers the installation of temporary traffic management measures, including signs, cones, barriers, and lights, to minimize disruption and protect workers and the public. The training is mandatory for operatives and supervisors involved in street works, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and reducing risks associated with poorly managed roadworks.

Sewerage Management Plan

A Sewerage Management Plan (SMAP) is a long-term plan that outlines how a sewerage undertaker will manage its sewerage and wastewater services over the next 25 years. It is essential for ensuring that the sewerage network can handle the increasing demands of the population and the environmental challenges

Guidelines for Statutory Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans (DWMPs) - GOV.UK

Specification of the reinstatement of openings in highways (4th Edition - 2019)

SROH stands for Specification of the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways. It outlines the standards for reinstating streets after completing street works, and anyone who carries out street works must follow these standards.

assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/782183/reinstating-road-after-street-works-statutory-code.pdf

Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Roads

The Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Roads is a set of guidelines that outlines the standards for reinstating streets after completing street works. It is essential for anyone who carries out street works to reinstate the street once the work is finished, in line with these standards.

Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Roads | Scottish Road Works Commissioner

The Skid Resistance Value

The Skid Resistance Value is a measure of the road surface's contribution to the frictional forces developed between a vehicle's tyres and the road when accelerating, braking, or cornering. It is generally measured after the road has been wetted and data can be collected in various ways.

Scottish Road works Commissioner

The Scottish Road Works Commissioner oversees improvements to the planning, co-ordination and quality of road works in Scotland.

The office promotes and encourages good practice across utility companies and roads authorities and monitors performance.

Home | Scottish Road Works Commissioner

Statutory undertaker

A legal term used to describe those organisations that have certain legal rights and obligations when carrying out particular development and infrastructure work. Typically they are utilities, communications companies and Network Rail:  those who deal with water, gas, electricity, communications and railways etc. The statutory right is enabled in primary legislation such as the Electricity Act, the Water Act, the Gas Act, the Communications Act

Sustainable Drainage Systems

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are innovative water management practices designed to mimic natural drainage processes, reduce flooding, improve water quality, and enhance urban environments.

Street Works Act

The Street Works Act, particularly the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 in the UK, regulates the construction, maintenance, and management of public roads and footways, ensuring safety and minimizing disruption.

New Roads and Street Works Act 1991

South West Highways and Utility Committee

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Street Works (NI) Order 1995

This Order makes new provision to facilitate the co-ordination and control of street works in Northern Ireland.

Link to SWO (NI)

Statutory Water Quality Objective

The statutory water quality objective is to ensure that water bodies are protected, enhanced, and restored to 'good' status, as per the Water Environment Regulations 2017.

Water supply, wastewater and water quality - GOV.UK

Street Works Qualifications Register

The Street Works Qualifications Register (SWQR) is a UK system that maintains records of individuals who have achieved the necessary qualifications to perform street works under the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA).

About us - SWQR

Streetworks UK

Street Works UK Ltd is the UK’s only cross-sector trade association representing gas, electricity, water, sewage and telecommunications utility companies, their contractor partners and a range of affiliate companies that provide goods, materials, equipment and services that support Street Works UK’s Vision for Street Works.

Street Works UK is the utility arm of the Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUC(UK)), working collaboratively with roads / local authorities and national and regional governments to drive up standards of road and street works in Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Home Page - Streetworks

Transport for London

Transport for London (TfL) is a local government body responsible for most of the transport network in London, United Kingdom.

https://tfl.gov.uk/

The Red Book, also known as the Safety at Street Works and Road Works A Code of Practice

A key reference document for utility companies and highway authorities in the UK. It outlines the statutory requirements for signing, lighting, and guarding at street works and road works, ensuring safety for both operatives and the public. The Red Book is essential for compliance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991, which governs the planning and execution of road and street works. It includes guidelines on risk assessment, equipment standards, and traffic control measures to protect road users and maintain public safety.

The Red Book - HAUC

Traffic Management

Traffic control that involves directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic around a construction zone, accident or other road disruption. This can be in the form of Give and Take, Priority Working, Stop and Go Boards, Temporary Traffic Signals, Stop Works Sign.

Traffic Management Act 2004

The Traffic Management Act 2004 is a significant piece of legislation in the United Kingdom that provides a framework for the management of road networks. It was enacted to address issues related to traffic congestion and to ensure the efficient movement of traffic, including both vehicles and pedestrians. The Act places specific duties on local authorities to manage their road networks effectively and to minimize disruption caused by roadworks and other activities.

Traffic Management Act 2004 overview and parking controls - GOV.UK

Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference (ToR) is a formal document that outlines the purpose, scope, objectives, and structure of a project or initiative, serving as a blueprint for stakeholders

Tree Preservation Order

A Tree Preservation Order is an order made by a local planning authority in England to protect specific trees, groups of trees or woodlands in the interests of amenity

Tree Preservation Orders and trees in conservation areas - GOV.UK

Transport Policies and Programme

The UK is undergoing significant changes in its transport policies and programmes, focusing on sustainability, connectivity, and efficiency. Key initiatives include:

• Integrated National Transport Strategy: Aims to create a cohesive transport system across England, ensuring safety, reliability, and accessibility for all users.
• UK Transport Vision 2050: Focuses on decarbonizing transport, enhancing resilience, and leveraging digital technologies to create a net-zero transport system.
• National Transport Strategy for England: Proposes a national vision for transport systems, empowering local leaders to deliver integrated local transport.
• Major Transport Changes in 2025: Includes railway nationalization, zero-emission bus initiatives, and policy reforms like the Integrated National Transport Strategy.
• Future of Transport Programme: Aims to shape transport innovation and make the UK a world leader in transport movement.
  These initiatives reflect the UK's commitment to transforming the transport sector to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.

Traffic Speed Condition Survey

A label to describe a methodology for machine-based surveys of surface condition, including cracking and rutting, of the trunk road network in England. The TRACS specification covers the requirements for both the machinery used and the survey process.

Traffic Regulations Order

Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are legal instruments used by local authorities to manage traffic flow, implement parking restrictions, and enhance road safety.

The Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedure) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996

Temporary traffic regulation notice

Where urgent action is needed, the traffic authority may issue a temporary traffic regulation notice (TTRN) imposing a short-term closure or restriction. Prior notice is not necessary. There are two types of TTRN

• if there is a danger to the public or risk of serious damage to the road, independent of street works. For example, a leaking gas or water main, a TTRN can be made with a duration of up to 21 days and can only be extended by one further notice, that is, a further 21 days

• if there is no risk of danger or damage, a TTRN is restricted to 5 days duration and cannot be extended

Temporary Traffic Regulation Order

In non-urgent cases, the traffic authority may make a temporary traffic regulation order (TTRO), which may remain in force for up to 18 months. A TTRO is limited to six months for footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and byways that are open to all traffic.

A TTRO may provide that restrictions have effect only when traffic signs are lawfully in place. This will help limit traffic disruption where activities progress along a length of road.  An application for a road closure should only be made after careful consideration of all other alternatives. The authority has a statutory duty under the TMA to secure the expeditious movement of traffic on its road network.

TRACS type surveys

Now known as SCANNER surveys.

United Kingdom Onshore Pipeline Operators Association

UKOPA (United Kingdom Onshore Pipeline Operators' Association) is the leading authority on the UK's onshore pipeline network.  They represent operators dedicated to safely transporting hazardous fluids and continually improving safety and environmental standards. Since 1996, UKOPA has fostered collaboration among operators, regulators, and key stakeholders and encompasses more than 95% of the UK’s pipeline operators.

https://ukopa.co.uk/

United Kingdom Pavement Management System

United Kingdom Pavement Management System – this is a standard logical design for software used by local highway authorities for the management of the maintenance of their road networks. The development of UKPMS was funded by DfT. A number of companies market software that meets the UKPMS requirements. Associated with UKPMS are road condition monitoring surveys (including SCANNER, CVI and DVI, see above) and standard ‘rules and parameters’ to be used when processing survey data for ‘national’ purposes for example, for reporting against single data list items 130-01 and 130-02.

Unique Property Reference Number

The Unique Property Reference Number is a unique number for every addressable location—e.g., a building, a bus stop, a post box, a feature in the landscape, or a defibrillator—in Great Britain. 

Unique Property Reference Number | Power of UPRN | GeoPlace LLP

Utility Strike Avoidance Group

The Utility Strike Avoidance Group (USAG) is a collaborative initiative aimed at minimizing utility strikes during construction and excavation work, involving over 400 utility asset owners, industry groups, and contractors.

- Utility Strike Avoidance Group

Unique Street Reference Number

The Unique Street Reference Number (USRN) is an 8 digit unique identifier for every street across Great Britain.

Identifying property and street information - GOV.UK

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland. (The economic regulator for Scottish Water)

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) is the economic regulator of the water and sewerage industry in Scotland. Established in 2005, WICS is an executive non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government with statutory responsibilities.

Water Industry Commission for Scotland | WICS

West Midlands Highways and Utility Committee

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A Works Promoter is any organisation carrying out works in the highway

Regardless of whether they are working directly for, or on behalf of, a highway authority or an undertaker

Works for road purposes

NRSWA defines “works for road purposes” (WRP) as any of the following descriptions executed in relation to a highway

• Works for the maintenance of the highway,

• Any works under powers conferred by Part V of the HA1980 (Highway improvement works).

• Erection, maintenance, alteration or removal of traffic signs on or near the highway.

• Construction of a crossing for vehicles across a footway or grass verge or the strengthening or adaptation of a footway for use as a crossing for vehicles.

Yorkshire Highways and Utilities Committee

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Click here to view YHAUC's Charter for Works in the Street