The annual national survey of local road network condition and funding published today (14 March 2013) reveals a crumbling road crisis of increasing concern, renewing calls for Government support for increased and longer term funding. The 18th Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) Survey was completed by 75 per cent of councils across England and Wales and reports that the number of potholes filled over the last year rose to over two million, an increase of 29 per cent on the previous year.

All Party Parliamentary Group on Highway Maintenance

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Highway Maintenance aims to promote understanding and awareness of the fundamental importance of the highway network, and to promote the safety, environmental, economic, and social case for a properly maintained sustainable network in the UK. Click here for more information

Local Authorities Case Studies

Local authorities have shared their best practice in highway maintenance efficiency. For an outline of how four highways departments introduced improvements to their service and achieved benefits for their authority, please click here

Printed copies are available free of charge from info@asphaltuk.org or telephone 020 7222 0136.

Asphalt Now

View the latest edition of Asphalt Now, Issue 31, here.

The economy, sustainability and learning & development are the three themes in this issue. Stories include a piece about a YouGov survey that revealed the poor condition of local roads is costing businesses £5 billion each year; a roundtable discussion on road funding at a joint meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Groups for Highway Maintenance and Local Government; a sustainability interview and case study; an article about developing knowledge and skills; event reports and an HMEP update.

Conferences and Events

The Asphalt Industry Alliance regularly hosts and attends events across the country and provides speakers for industry conferences.

Click on the event details below to read more about our forthcoming conferences and past events.

2nd September 2012 Mineral Products Association Asphalt & Flexible Pavements course - September 2012

Date: 2-7 September 2012
Location: Newcastle University

The 39th Mineral Products Association Asphalt & Flexible Pavements course is again set to capture industry attention at Newcastle University on 2-7 September 2012.

27th June 2012 EFFICIENT HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE - MAKING LOCAL ROADS WORK - 27 June 2012

Join us for breakfast...

...and find out how investing in your Highway Maintenance programme can save you money.

Fringe meeting - 8am, Wednesday 27th June 2012, Hall 7a, LGA Conference, Birmingham.

13th June 2012 2012 Istanbul E & E Congress

Date: 13-15 June 2012
Location: Istanbul

The 5th Eurasphalt and Eurobitume Congress will take place on 13-15 June 2012 in Istanbul.

The E&E congress is recognised as a key international asphalt industry event and is renowned for providing high level information and attracting key road infrastructure stakeholders.

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