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Safety scheme for busy road
A new average speed based camera system is set to be installed on a busy Doncaster road. The council-led scheme is a
Willmott Dixon leads UK in list of diversity leaders
a European league table that recognised workplace diversity and inclusion. The contractor, which has a
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presence in the East Midlands via its Nottingham office, ranked at number 43 out of 850 cross-sector organisations in the Financial Times Diversity Leaders 2021 list. It was the second time the firm has featured, and once again
illmott Dixon was the UK’s highest-placed construction company in
scored higher ratings than any other construction company for its approach to diversity, while it was also one of only 13 UK firms to appear in the top 50. The FT, aided by HR and
recruitment experts, rated 15,000 companies across 16 European countries, based on online feedback from more than 100,000 employees. Willmott Dixon Group Chief
Executive Rick Willmott said: "Our inclusion in the latest Financial Times Diversity Leaders list again
puts construction on the corporate map as an industry that is making huge strides in its approach to diversity and inclusion. “This is important, as the
industry is facing a skills shortage so broadening the talent pool available is fundamental to ensure a sustainable flow of future skills.” Willmott Dixon has pledged to
have 50/50 parity of gender across all management levels by 2030 and is rolling out a series of initiatives to support inclusivity.
SCR MCA approve 20-year plan for stronger and greener growth
The Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority and Local Enterprise Partnership have approved their 20-year Strategic Economic Plan (SEP), which sets out local leaders’ blueprint to drive the region’s recovery from Covid-19 and transform South Yorkshire’s economy and society for people, businesses and places. The SEP paves the way to a stronger, greener and
fairer economy as the region looks to unlock its potential and create prosperity and opportunity for all. Implementing its 20-year Strategic Economic Plan will mean by 2041 the South Yorkshire economy will look very different, with an extra £7.6bn GVA, 33,000 extra people in higher level jobs, reduced income
inequality and improved wages by over £1,500 for the lowest paid, and a net zero carbon economy. Mayor of the Sheffield City Region
better economy for us all. The South Yorkshire economy has huge untapped potential. This is an unashamedly ambitious plan, but I am already working closely with our local authorities, business partners and Government to making our goals a reality.” James Muir, Chair of the Sheffield City Region Local
‘This
landmark plan sets out how we will
Dan Jarvis said: “The approval of the Strategic Economic Plan is a significant signal of intent to Government, investors and people and businesses in our region. This landmark plan sets out how we will transform our region as we seek to overcome the biggest economic challenge in a generation. “We want to create good, high-paid jobs for local
transform our region’
Enterprise Partnership, welcomed the approval of the SEP and highlights the important role of the business community in delivering its ambitious aims. He said: “The SEP is a fantastic example of how beneficial it is for the public and private sectors to come together so we can improve the lives of people across the region.
“South Yorkshire’s business
community is integral to the implementation of this plan as we look
to accelerate them on the national and global stage and improve our ways of
working so that business and employment contributes to the wellbeing
and quality of life of our people. “Industrialising innovation and creating the
people, attract investment and ensure our people have the skills they need to thrive. We will work with our partners to improve the health of our residents, reach net zero emissions by 2040 and transform the places people live. The SEP provides the blueprint for how we can come together to build a stronger, greener and fairer city region – creating not just a bigger, but a
skill sets to match are at the heart of this SEP. It will shape the way we operate for many years to come as we unlock the potential of people and businesses across South Yorkshire and generate a significant uplift in productivity and wellbeing across as broad a spectrum of our population as possible.” The Strategic Economic Plan has been developed in
collaboration with South Yorkshire’s four councils and will help the Sheffield City Region MCA and LEP secure additional funding from Government, such as through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
proactive project to address road safety concerns of local residents and will help reduce the number of potential road incidents on this well-used road in Hickleton and Marr. Ros Jones, Mayor of
Doncaster, said: “We are determined to do all we can to improve road safety right across the borough. The stretch of the A635 running through and between Marr and Hickleton is very busy and after listening to residents and looking into it further we now plan to install a dedicated average speed based camera system to help control speeds and improve road safety for the two communities and the road users.
‘We are continuing to pursue plans for a bypass in the area’ “As well as the road safety
benefits the system should also smooth out traffic flows which can help with air quality in the villages. Reducing carbon emissions is an important part of our Climate Change and Biodiversity Emergency agenda and our new Environment Strategy. “We are continuing to
pursue plans for a bypass in the area and this investment in the speed camera scheme is a sound intermediate measure with the possibility of a bypass to come in the future.” As part of the £250,000
scheme, a number of cameras will be installed in Hickleton and Marr, alongside appropriate signage, to encourage motorists to drive within the speed limit. The scheme is funded from
Doncaster’s share of South Yorkshire’s Local Transport Plan funding and the camera system will be managed by South Yorkshire Police. Doncaster Council, together
with the Sheffield City Region and Barnsley Council, are continuing to work hard to pursue the bypass for the area to relieve traffic volumes, air quality and road safety pressures.
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