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News

13 Jan
2013

South East Permit Scheme Consultation Response

Please note that NJUG has submitted its final response to the South East Common Permit Scheme Consultation. Please follow this link to read the response in full.  

15 Nov
2012

2012 NJUG Awards Shortlist Announced

NJUG has announced its shortlist for the forthcoming NJUG Awards, which takes place in the Houses of Parliament on 20th November 2012. Click here to read the press release.

15 Nov
2012

Morrison Utility Services Sign Up to the Code

Morrison Utility Services are the latest NJUG member to sign up to the HAUC(UK) Code of Conduct.  

15 Nov
2012

Greater Manchester Permit Scheme Approved

Greater Manchester Permit Scheme is latest scheme to be approved by Transport Minister Norman Baker MP. Click here to view the DfT’s press release

15 Nov
2012

Scotland Consultations

The following consultation exercises have been launched on the 13th July 2012 on the Transport Scotland website: Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Roads – June 2012 Code of Practice for the Co-ordination of Works in Roads – June 2012 

15 Nov
2012

NJUG Launches the 2012 NJUG Awards!

The NJUG 2012 Awards has now been launched and is open for entries! Click here to read more and to download an entry form. Click here to view the press release launching the Awards.

15 Nov
2012

Transport Minister, Norman Baker, Confirmed to Speak at NJUG Awards 2012

Full details of this year’s NJUG Awards will be available soon.  

15 Nov
2012

DfT Announces Further Approved Permit Schemes in the East of England

A link to the DfT’s press release, which includes a quote from Transport Minister Norman Baker MP, can be found here.

15 Nov
2012

Transport for London introduces lane rental scheme

London has become the first city in the UK to charge utility companies for the amount of time that they dig up the Capital’s busiest roads. Click here  to view TfL’s press release.

15 Nov
2012

The Yorkshire Common Permit Scheme goes live

The Yorkshire Common Permit Scheme went live on June 12th 2012. Click here.

15 Nov
2012

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd sign up to the HAUC(UK) Code of Conduct

J. Murphy & Sons Ltd have signed up to the HAUC(UK) Code of Conduct Click here  to view there sign up letter.

15 Nov
2012

May Gurney sign up to the HAUC(UK) Code of Conduct

May Gurney are the latest NJUG member to sign up to the HAUC(UK) Code of Conduct. Click here to view their sign up letter

15 Nov
2012

DfT Announces Increase in S74 Charges

The DfT has annouced that it plans to increase the charges that utilities pay for overruning works. Click here to view DfT announcement Click here to view NJUG press release

15 Nov
2012

DfT Releases Consultation on Street Works Qualifications

Following the Government’s Red Tape Challenge, the DfT is now consulting on the proposed revocation of the Training and Accreditation regulations Click here to view the consultation

15 Nov
2012

HAUC(UK) Good Practice Guide to Implementing a Structured Coring Programme

Please note that HAUC(UK) have now published a Good Practice Guide to Implementing a Structured Coring Programme.  Click here to view the document in full

15 Nov
2012

HAUC(UK) Code of Conduct Sign Up

National Grid are the latest NJUG member to sign up to the HAUC(UK) Code of Conduct.  

10 Oct
2012

Scottish Code of Practice for the Co-ordination of Works in Roads

Following the consultation undertaken by Transport Scotland, to which NJUG responded, revisions were made to the Scottish Code of Practice for the Co-ordination of Works in Roads. The final version has now been published on the Commissioner’s website. The Code of Practice will also be published by Transport Scotland, along with the Consultation Report, on […]