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WE HAVE ONLY GONE AND WON IT....... 🥇 British Truck Racing Championship Winners 2025. Asphalt Group would like to thank everyone involved in helping claim this victorious achievement in our first time competing in this competition. Our winning driver Steve Pogson had this to say: "What a win, so happy after 16 years of working at Asphalt group I have managed to achieve this for the team." "No rest for the wicked though, straight off from here in my trusty tanker to do some spraying in Skeggy!!" 🙃

Recently, the UK government has demanded that councils prove their progress on pothole repair, or face losing cash as a result.  From mid-April, local authorities in England will start to receive their share of £1.6bn highway maintenance funding, including an extra £500m to fill seven million potholes a year. But to get the full amount, all councils in England must publish annual progress reports. Local authorities who fail to meet these strict conditions will see 25% of the uplift (£125 million in total) withheld. Responding to the news, Asphalt Group Managing Director Stephen Cooke said: “Instead of filling potholes we must offer up solutions to help make roads last longer. “Councils and their highway departments need to move away from a patch and mend approach. By using preservation techniques engineers can extend the life of a road for years. “This extends the life of the asset, helping councils to show progress and meet the conditions that they have been set.” https://lnkd.in/eVt3NEhv Road Surface Treatments Association, Michael Hansford, Sarah Knott, Mikaela Rowe, Howard Cooke, Cailan Lowson, Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom, Lilian Greenwood, Bill Esterson, Matt Eglinton FIHE, Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), Paula Claytonsmith, Asphalt Industry Alliance, The Institute of Asphalt Technology, Sandy Sykes, Ben Kilbey, Quentin Willson, Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), Lyle Andrew, David Giles

Pothole backlog hits almost £17 billion The backlog for road repairs in England and Wales has reached almost £17bn, according to the Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) report. The Asphalt Industry Alliance’s (AIA) survey has found in recent years that the bill has skyrocketed from the low billions of pounds 20 years ago, to £12bn by the mid-2010s, and now rising even further – with roads now only resurfaced on average once every 93 years. Responding to the latest findings, Asphalt Group Managing Director Stephen Cooke, said: “The latest ALARM survey makes for horrific, but unsurprising, reading. The amount of money needed to bring the road network back to a reasonable condition is eye watering. “We cannot go on like this and things need to change. For a long time the sector has called for longer term funding so that councils can plan their road maintenance and ensure that roads last longer. “There needs to be better collaboration, funding for maintenance to ensure resilience of the transport network and frankly a change in mindset from the top to the bottom of the industry. “There are several social, economic, safety and environmental benefits that are brought about through building a longer lasting road network. We must immediately move away from a patch and mend philosophy and instead put the focus on making roads last longer. Asphalt Group is ready to take action.” Download the full ALARM report here: https://lnkd.in/eUU8vn6 Asphalt Industry Alliance, David Giles, Madeleine Hardman, Road Surface Treatments Association, Michael Hansford, Sarah Knott, Mikaela Rowe, Cailan Lowson, Howard Cooke, Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), Paula Claytonsmith, Keely Metcalfe, The Institute of Asphalt Technology, Sandy Sykes, Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), Lyle Andrew, Local Government Association, Adam Hug, Ben Kilbey, Quentin Willson, FairCharge, Transport + Energy, Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom, Matt Eglinton FIHE, Lilian Greenwood, Bill Esterson, The AA, Edmund V King OBE, RAC, Simon Williams, IAM RoadSmart, Nicholas Lyes, Highways Magazine, Highways News

Asphalt Group welcomes the news that local councils will soon be able to access up to £120m to repair more local roads over the next two years, under new plans set out by the Welsh Government. As a company we are working hard to deliver roads that last longer in Wales having recently carried out works in Bangor, Gwynedd - using our GlasGrid products. https://lnkd.in/eFJEmary Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, Stephen Cooke, Mikaela Rowe, Cailan Lowson, Howard Cooke, Road Surface Treatments Association, Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), The Institute of Asphalt Technology , Sarah Knott, Michael Hansford, Paula Claytonsmith, Sandy Sykes, Ben Kilbey, Alec P., Quentin Willson, Transport + Energy, Matt Eglinton FIHE , Emma Pye, David Denner, Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom

Asphalt Group's Rapid Patch Reinforcement Grid. This product addresses your pavement challenges effectively, offering exceptional reinforcement for asphalt pavements and featuring an integrated high-modified bitumen self-adhesive layer. This engineered solution is designed to enhance pavement durability and significantly accelerate the road reconstruction process, eliminating the need for a tack coat application. Suitable for use on various surfaces including: - Existing and new asphalt surfaces  - Existing and new concrete surfaces  - Milled surfaces  - A combination of milled and flat surfaces Contact us today for further information. Mikaela Rowe, Supply Only Sales Co-Ordinator, Mikaela@asphaltgroup.co.uk +447966 336954.

Having recently achieved PAS 2080 verification and become one of the first companies in the highways sector to meet the environmental standard, we are pleased to see that this achievement has been widely recognised by the industry. Thanks go to Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG), Road Surface Treatments Association, Highways.Today, Net Zero Club, Highways News and Transport + Energy for their coverage of our news. PAS2080 covers all four businesses in the group - Reinforcement; Preservations; Surface Dressing and Surfacing. Our Managing Director Stephen Cooke will give a presentation entitled ‘PAS2080 specification for whole carbon in infrastructure’ at this year’s RSTA annual conference which is taking place on 10 April at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales. More details about the event can be found here: https://lnkd.in/d2_WYYE2 Michael Hansford , Sarah Knott , Paula Claytonsmith , Keely Metcalfe , Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom , Asphalt Industry Alliance , The Institute of Asphalt Technology , Sandy Sykes , Susanne Ingham , Kerry Winstanley , Ben Kilbey , Quentin Willson , Matt Eglinton FIHE , Local Government Association , National Highways , Environment Agency , Howard Cooke , Mikaela Rowe , Cailan Lowson , Emma Pye , Paul Hutton , Adrian Tatum

The RAC has warned against people taking matters into their own hands when it comes to fixing potholes, not least because they could become liable for accidents. Asphalt Group Managing Director Stephen Cooke said: “The fact that people are having to take matters into their own hands when it comes to fixing potholes speaks volumes of the state of the problem we’re facing. “Local authorities are facing unprecedented funding challenges with the maintenance of roads just one of many competing demands they’re having to deal with. “This is why putting the focus on longer term funding is so important as it provides certainty, allowing councils and their supply chain partners to make roads last longer.” https://lnkd.in/eBvWw46r RAC , Road Surface Treatments Association , Michael Hansford , Sarah Knott , Asphalt Industry Alliance , The Institute of Asphalt Technology , Sandy Sykes , Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) , Lyle Andrew , Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom , Matt Eglinton FIHE , Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) , Mikaela Rowe , Cailan Lowson , Howard Cooke , Paula Claytonsmith , Ben Kilbey , Quentin Willson , FairCharge , Transport + Energy , Bill Esterson , Lilian Greenwood , Emma Pye , Local Government Association #roadsthatlastlonger #maintenance #potholes

Asphalt Group successfully completes journey to meet environmental standard We are delighted to announce that Asphalt Group have achieved PAS 2080 verification, becoming one of the first companies in the highways sector to meet the environmental standard, covering all four businesses in the group - Reinforcement; Preservations; Surface Dressing and Surfacing. We have worked closely with PYE Management Ltd to help obtain verification to PAS 2080: 2023 Carbon Management in Buildings and Infrastructure. Having now successfully completed our journey to meet this important standard, focus will remain on ensuring that our impacts on the environment are minimised and that our industry knowledge and expertise is used to help the wider sector. Commenting on the achievement, Asphalt Group Managing Director Stephen Cooke said: “The highways sector is under increasing pressure to adapt to improving environmental standards and expectations of government and society; including bringing all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. “PAS 2080 is not just about reducing carbon; it's about transforming the way we design, build, and manage infrastructure to ensure the asset lasts longer.” Emma Pye , Mikaela Rowe , Howard Cooke , Ben Kilbey , Quentin Willson , FairCharge , Road Surface Treatments Association , Michael Hansford , Sarah Knott , The Institute of Asphalt Technology , Sandy Sykes , Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) , Lyle Andrew , Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom , National Highways , Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) , Matt Eglinton FIHE , Stephen Elderkin , Dr Joanna White , Local Government Association , Bill Esterson , Lilian Greenwood , Paula Claytonsmith , Susanne Ingham , Asphalt Industry Alliance , Environment Agency , Dom Browne , Paul Hutton , Adrian Tatum , Transport + Energy #makingroadslastlonger #environment #highways #industry

This week is National Apprenticeship Week. Taking place from 10-16 February the week brings together everyone passionate about apprenticeships and skills to celebrate the value, benefit, and opportunity that they bring. Our very own apprentice Tyler York is a labourer who has achieved his CSCS card. Tyler said: “I’m really happy I've had the opportunity to have support in learning new skills, and develop a future career in the industry. “Working at Asphalt Group has given me the training and guidance that I need to progress within the business. It’s great be be working with a supportive team.” We are delighted to support Tyler with his ongoing ambition and will continue to offer him opportunities so that he can continue his career at Asphalt Group. #skills #apprenticeships #roadsthatlastlonger Stephen Cooke , Mikaela Rowe , Ben Kilbey , Quentin Willson , Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) , Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom , Keely Metcalfe , Kerry Winstanley , Paula Claytonsmith , Matt Eglinton FIHE , Howard Cooke , Road Surface Treatments Association , Michael Hansford , Sarah Knott , The Institute of Asphalt Technology , Sandy Sykes

An extra £25m to renew Wales’ major roads and prevent around 30,000 road defects and potholes has been announced by the Welsh Government. Asphalt Group Managing Director Stephen Cooke has welcomed the news but wants to see more long term investment. He said: “It is great to see the Welsh Government providing funding for road maintenance. “The funding boost will mean that roads which are most in need of repairs will be renewed, with thousands of potholes fixed. “Unfortunately the reason we have such a huge backlog of potholes is due to the fact that not enough focus is put on proven materials, systems and surface treatments that will make roads last longer. “Modern surface treatments can more than double the life expectancy of a road. This combined with longer term funding will lead to roads that last longer.” https://lnkd.in/dGpBFh_m Stephen Cooke , Mikaela Rowe , Howard Cooke , Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government , Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) , Paula Claytonsmith , Keely Metcalfe , Kerry Winstanley , Susanne Ingham , Road Surface Treatments Association , Michael Hansford , Sarah Knott , Adrian Tatum , The Institute of Asphalt Technology , Sandy Sykes , Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) , Lyle Andrew , Local Government Association , Quentin Willson , Ben Kilbey , FairCharge , Alec P. , Transport + Energy , David Denner , Bill Esterson , Lilian Greenwood #roadsthatlastlonger #maintenance #surfacing #highways #funding