Warning issued following fire in Rugby BC waste lorry
A battery fire in one of Rugby Borough Council’s recycling vehicles has been deemed a
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East and North Herts Councils unveil strides in fleet sustainability
East Herts and North Herts Councils have made the switch to greener fuel to power
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Highland Council embraces sustainable transport with new electric bus
A new electric bus is to begin driving more sustainable journeys across Inverness. The 46‑seater
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Lorry down after floor burns in battery fire
A council refuse vehicle was declared out of action following a fire that burned a
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A New Standard for Urban Cleansing: Introducing the CityCat VR17e
Bucher Municipal’s new CityCat VR17e marks a significant shift in sub-compact street cleansing, combining a high payload with a standard driving licence requirement. Here, the company explains how the 3.5T electric machine addresses the dual challenges of urban air quality and driver recruitment for modern local authorities.
Are You Equipped for Simpler Recycling?
With the next Simpler Recycling milestone arriving on 31 March, local authorities face the practical
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Simpler Recycling’s Hidden Safety Risks
Toni Robinson, Risk & Sustainability Director at Grundon Waste Management Ltd and chair of the
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From Gritters to EVs: Managing mixed fleets in cold weather
James Bailey, Assistant Director for Highways and the Built County at Staffordshire County Council and
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The Changing Face of Winter
Bonni Jee, APSE Principal Advisor for Highways, Transport, and Waste and Recycling, reports from Bradford
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Taking Charge in Glasgow
Glasgow City Council has launched ‘Take Charge Glasgow’, a campaign developed to tackle the growing threat of battery and e-waste fires in its refuse fleet. David McCulloch, Head of Waste Management at Glasgow City Council, explains how the campaign works and what it means for fleet safety and service reliability.
From Bedford Wagons to Hi-Tech Cabs: A Gritter Driver’s 40-Year Journey
Gary Lawson, who was recently named Gritter Driver of the Year at this year’s Grit
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Upcycled, Electrified, Optimised: Lessons from Islington’s Fleet Transformation Journey
Chris Demetriou, Assistant Director of Corporate Fleet, Transport & Accessible Community Transport at Islington Council,
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In the Spotlight: Edward R Yendluri, Contracts Manager, Westminster City Council
In the latest of our series of interviews with fleet managers, LAPV talked to Edward
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In the Spotlight: Chris Demetriou, Assistant Director of Corporate Fleet, Transport, and Accessible Community Transport, Islington Council.
In the latest of our series of interviews with fleet managers, LAPV talked to Islington
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Shrewsbury Town Council refreshes street cleaning services
Shrewsbury Town Council is to acquire new operational equipment to support its devolved street cleaning
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Safety First: Why protecting winter operators is the key to fleet performance
Winter fleets can’t perform if operators aren’t protected. With driver shortages mounting, the sector is
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Lewes District Council celebrated for sustainable fleet
Lewes District Council has been presented with an award for its fleet decarbonisation progress.
Glasgow City Region to see over 3,000 new EV chargepoints
More than 3,000 new electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints are to be installed across council areas
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