Nottinghamshire got its 45,000th new LED light this week, marking the latest stage of the County Council’s street light replacement project to convert all old-style, low pressure sodium lights to new, efficient LEDs. Mansfield residents, including Lonan Close, Forest Town, where the 45,000th LED light was fitted, are benefitting from a full conversion of all…
A member of Via’s highways maintenance staff came to the rescue of an elderly resident in Edwinstowe this week. Highways Maintenance Officer, Jonathan Boswell, was out to repair a pothole on Boy Lane in the village when he noticed a group of people gathered by the roadside. It was clear there had been an incident…
Pupils at a primary school in Kimberley are enjoying a safer journey to school following the introduction of a new School Crossing Patrol. Commonly known as “lollipop” people, school crossing patrols help children and adults to cross the road safely on their way to and from school. There are over 140 patrol sites in Nottinghamshire…
Via are working to develop the next generation of engineers through an expanded apprenticeship programme. Following the success of our Motor Mechanic and Business Administration apprenticeship programmes, we’re giving people the chance to build a career with Via in other areas of the business, whilst earning up to £13,500. Starting in September 2018, we are…
Via East Midlands is reaching out to people in the region who want to consider a career in highways and engineering at events in the county. The Nottinghamshire-based company are on the lookout for the next generation of Civil Engineers to join the company for a Highways Apprenticeship. Via’s Training and Recruitment teams visited last…
Via East Midlands’ environmental maintenance team has received thanks from the RSPB for making it easier for enthusiasts to enjoy rare birds who visited a quarry in Nottinghamshire. Thousands of visitors have flocked to the site at East Leake where the rare bee-eaters took up residency and decided to nest. Cemex, who operate the quarry,…