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The peril of potholes: planning ahead for longer life roads
March 21, 2023
The perennial issue of potholes finds itself in the spotlight again following the results of the ALARM survey published by the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) today, which reports that local authority highway teams in England and Wales only received around two-thirds of what they needed to stop our local roads...
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Paving for a rainy day – By Brian Kent, national technical director at Tarmac
March 20, 2023
As many of us Brits are aware, the weather in the UK is famously unpredictable and probably why we’re known for discussing the weather – a lot. Yet, despite high-profile examples of flash flooding and extreme heat, too often our preoccupation with the changing climate has seen little action.
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‘Tyred’ community facility in Sopwell receives brand-new cycle track
March 17, 2023
A £25,000 boost from the Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund has seen Cottonmill Community & Cycling Centre, in Sopwell, St Albans, create a new cycle track for the community to enjoy.
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Local U12s football team kitted out in new strip thanks to Tarmac donation
March 14, 2023
Tideswell United Football Club’s under 12s team are leagues above the rest in new kit, thanks to a £512.82 donation from Tarmac’s Tunstead Quarry.
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International Women’s Day: embracing equity every day – By Louise Houston, head of inclusion and diversity
March 8, 2023
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) is all about embracing equity and there’s undoubtedly scope for the construction sector to improve its track record in this area. Equity is different to equality and recognises that each individual has different needs and circumstances. It’s about allocating the resources...
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Panshanger Park ‘Queen’s Wood’ complete thanks to community effort
March 1, 2023
The creation of a new public woodland commemorating the life of Her Majesty has been officially completed, thanks to volunteers from local schools, residents, businesses and community groups.
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RSPB take on ownership of nature reserve created following historical land transfer
February 27, 2023
Some of the UK’s rarest species will be given a unique home thanks to a historical land deal 25 years in the making. Ownership of a wetland habitat has transferred to the RSPB in Nottinghamshire.
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Riding group on the right track thanks to Tarmac donation
February 23, 2023
Wenlo Riding for the Disabled Association Group (Wenlo RDA Group), in Loughborough, is celebrating the opening of a new bridleway, thanks to a much-needed donation from Tarmac.
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Tarmac team enjoys volunteering day at RSPB Sandwell Valley
February 16, 2023
Employees from Tarmac’s Solihull office donned wellies and waterproofs to volunteer hours of effort towards making improvements at the RSPB’s Sandwell Valley site, in Birmingham.
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Dove Holes Cricket Club bowled over with new fencing thanks to Tarmac donation
February 8, 2023
Thanks to a donation of £13,703 from the Tarmac Landfill Communities Fund, Dove Holes Cricket Club, near Buxton, has been able to upgrade old fencing and more.
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