PRESS RELEASES
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NJUG statement on publication of inspections and overstay charges consultation
04th March 2010
NJUG statement on the publication of Government consultations on a revised street works inspections regime, and proposed increases to overstay charges.
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NJUG statement on Government’s plans to increase penalties for street works
22nd December 2009
NJUG response statement on Government’s plans to increase penalties for street works
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Industry recognises high standard of street works at NJUG Awards 2009
02nd December 2009
December 2nd – The winners of the 2009 NJUG Awards were presented during a prestigious reception held in the House of Commons yesterday, 1st December 2009. The event offered an opportunity for utilities and their contractors to show case high standard case studies demonstrating innovative methods used to improve the efficiency and quality of street works. The winners themselves were congratulated by the Minister for Transport, Rt Hon Sadiq Khan MP, during his keynote speech.
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NJUG agrees with Government and Member CEOs to drive change forward
19th October 2009
19th October - NJUG members attended a high-level street works summit in Birmingham, organised by the Department for Transport (DfT) and attended by Chief Executives of UK utility firms and street works contractors.
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NJUG statement on DfT announcment regarding further regulation
19th October 2009
14th October
NJUG statement on DfT announcment regarding further regulation
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NJUG response to London Mayor's Transport Strategy
15th October 2009
13th October 2009 - NJUG welcomes the publication of the Mayor's transport strategy for London and his commitment to work with local authorities and utility service providers to reduce the impact of road and street works on traffic congestion.
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NJUG to speak at Government’s CEO- level summit on street works
06th October 2009
NJUG to speak at Government’s CEO- level summit on street works
5th October
NJUG members will be attending a high-level street works summit on 15th October in Birmingham, organised by the Department for Transport and led personally by the Minister responsible for road and street works, the Rt Hon Sadiq Khan MP.
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NJUG response to article on the guarantee period of highway reinstatements
22nd September 2009
NJUG letter of response to “Guaranteed to last?” article, Surveyor, 11 September 2009
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Utilities “Tackle” Transport Minister’s Concerns at Street Works Workshop
21st September 2009
21st September – Following a meeting between Transport Minister Sadiq Khan MP and the National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG), representatives from leading utilities and contractors attended a workshop this month to look for ways to improve the quality of street works.
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Press Statement on Street Works Workshop
14th September 2009
NJUG / Enzen Press Statement on Street Works Workshop.
Held Tuesday 8th September 2009, Stamford Bridge, London.
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NJUG responds to Governement announcement on Kent Permit Scheme
30th July 2009
NJUG has released the attached statement, responding to Governement announcement today on the Kent Permit Scheme, the reassessment of operatives, and street works regulation overall.
13th July 2009
2009 NJUG Awards launched: Recognising and Rewarding Street Works Best Practice
13th July 2009 - NJUG, the National Joint Utilities, is proud to launch the 2009 NJUG Awards, which will be presented on the House of Commons Terrace on 1st December 2009. The Awards are designed to recognise, promote and reward best practice within the street works industry.
10th June 2009
NJUG holds reservations on London Permit Scheme but stands committed to making it work
8th June 2009 – The National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG), the UK trade association representing utilities and their contractors on street works matters, has questioned the ability of the proposed London Permit Scheme (LPS) to measure its own effectiveness - thereby failing to meet one of its legal requirements – in its response to the scheme’s statutory consultation.
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NJUG Comments on 2009 ALARM Survey
30th April 2009
NJUG Press statement on the 2009 Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance Survey
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Les Guest Takes up the Role of NJUG CEO
23rd March 2009
The National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG), the UK trade association representing utilities on street works matters, has appointed Les Guest as its new Chief Executive Officer as Richard Wakelen completes his term.
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Award Winning North Yorkshire Utilities Present to Street Works Forum
16th March 2009
Utilities will be publicising some of the efforts being made to improve the quality of street works at an event in York on the 23rd March organised by the National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG). The event follows an independent survey by ComRes showing that 88 per cent of people in Yorkshire believe providing gas and electricity is more important than reducing congestion on the roads.
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Public Prioritise Utility Supplies Over Congestion
25th February 2009
Eighty-five per cent of the public agree that making sure that electricity and water supplies are maintained is more important than reducing congestion on the roads, according to a ComRes survey conducted on behalf of the National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG).
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NJUG Welcomes Laing O’Rourke as New Members
11th February 2009
The National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG), the UK trade association representing utilities on street works matters, has welcomed its latest associate member, Laing O’Rourke, one of the UK’s leading street works contractors.
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Merton Council’s FPN Policy Streets Ahead
03rd February 2009
NJUG, The National Joint Utilities Group, has commended the approach taken by the London Borough of Merton towards Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), the fining regime brought in by the Traffic Management Act (TMA) 2004.
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Kent County Council and NJUG collaborate on a draft Kent Permit Scheme
15th December 2008
The National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG) and Kent County Council (KCC) have collaborated to produce a workable and effective permit scheme proposal to better manage street works on Kent’s highway network. The proposal will give KCC the power to charge utilities permit fees for the right to carry out street works.
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Utilities Showcase Best Practice at First NJUG Awards
05th December 2008
NJUG, the National Joint Utilities Group, rewarded and shared best practice in the street works industry on Tuesday night at the first ever NJUG Awards.
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Finalists Compete for Street Works Industry Awards
27th November 2008
NJUG, the National Joint Utilities Group, has announced the finalists for the 2008 NJUG Awards, which recognises excellence within the street works industry.
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Permit Scheme Threatens to Add to Household Utility Bills
30th October 2008
NJUG’s (the National Joint Utilities Group) concerns that permit schemes will cost the consumer have been backed up by recent market research, commissioned by Exor, which indicated that permitting would indeed lead to higher utility bills.
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The Launch of The 2008 NJUG Awards: Rewarding Best Practice in the Street Works Industry
21st October 2008
NJUG, the National Joint Utilities Group, is proud to launch the 2008 NJUG Awards, which will be presented at the Atrium Restaurant in London on 2nd December 2008. The Awards are designed to recognise, promote and reward best practice within the street works industry.
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Scottish Utilities Embrace Street Works Vision
13th October 2008
NJUG, the National Joint Utilities Group, is marking the fact that Scottish utilities are continuing to embrace the Street Works Vision with an event to promote best practice for street works in Scotland.
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NJUG Welcomes the Delay to the London Permit Scheme
07th October 2008
NJUG, the National Joint Utilities Group, has welcomed the news that the London Permit Scheme has been delayed so that utilities can have a greater input into the plan.
03rd September 2008
NJUG has welcomed a report by the Regulatory Policy Institute backing the utility industry's claims that the Government needs to think again on introducing new permit schemes for utilities to carry out street works.
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Utility Companies Fear ETON Mess
31st March 2008
With less than twenty four hours to go before the national roll-out of the Traffic Management Act (TMA), utility companies face challenges in delivering accurate noticing due to the Government’s failure in delivering the 4th version of Electronic Transfer of Notices (ETON) technical specifications to system developers.
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Withdrawn for review, back by demand
06th December 2007
Following a review, the National Joint Utilities Group (NJUG) - the UK industry association representing utilities on street works issues – has updated its publications to provide revised and relevant guidelines to people working on the streets.
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Traffic Management Act
04th December 2007
The National Joint Utilities Group's media brief on the Traffic Management Act
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National Joint Utilities Group celebrates 30 years in streetworks
04th December 2007
National Joint Utilities Group celebrates 30 years in streetworks. Minister of State for Transport to speak at the NJUG Parliamentary Reception
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Benefits of New Highways Permit Schemes Proposals Unclear
25th July 2007
Utility companies question Department for Transport’s Regulatory Impact Assessment
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New Good Practice Guide for Works in the Street Supported by Utilities Industry
17th May 2007
New Good Practice Guide for Works in the Street Supported by Utilities Industry - Press Release
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Vision for Street Works Press Release
23rd April 2007
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Utility bills set to rise post election
26th February 2005
Utility bills set to rise post election
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Utility Companies Scapegoats: Penalised for the Failure of Highway Authorities.
08th February 2005
Utility Companies Scapegoats: Penalised for the Failure of Highway Authorities.
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Phil Goodwin Report - Press Release
07th February 2005
Phil Goodwin Report - Press Release
