03/12/2012
David Whiteley presents a report on the future of travel in the east. Plus an investigation into highway maintenance blunders that have cost millions to tax payers in the region.
David Whiteley with the stories that matter across the east. He has a report on the future of travel in the east. Plus an investigation into the blunders in highway maintenance that have cost tax payers in the region millions of pounds.
And, exposed: the Essex homeowners faced with demands for thousands of pounds for the right to carry out improvements on their own homes.
Last on
More episodes
Previous
Next
![]()
Find out more about how travel patterns have been changing in your region
Which way forward for Britain's car and rail travel?
The 大象传媒 has been given the first look at research into something听surprising that has been happening on Britain's roads over the past decade or more.
听
The figures suggest that we might just be falling out of love with the motor car - that the car might have "peaked", because the average number of miles we all drive has been virtually the same since about 2002.
听
on the 大象传媒 News website from 大象传媒 Transport Correspondent, Richard Westcott.
Has Britain fallen out of love with the car?
Is Britain's love affair with the car in decline and is transport policy on the right track?
听
Richard Westcott听talks to 19-year-old Lee Vernon from Mansfield who explains why he thinks young men are driving fewer miles than in the mid-1990s.
听
on the 大象传媒 News website.
Home improvement fees
Residents wanting to make home improvements on an Essex estate have been made to pay thousands of pounds in administration fees by the land owners.
听
on the 大象传媒 News website.
Milton Keynes bridge safety
A contractor paid 拢1.56m since 2004 to inspect bridges in Milton Keynes and report safety issues has been accused of not carrying out the work properly.
听
on the 大象传媒 News website.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Whiteley |
| Series Editor | Diana Hare |
Broadcast
- Mon 3 Dec 2012 19:30大象传媒 One East & Cambridgeshire only