Better information for your journey
The National Traffic Control Centre collects real-time information on road conditions.
The Project Control Framework
On 1st April 2008 we launched the Project Control Framework. The Framework sets out how we, together with the Department for Transport, manage and deliver major improvement projects.
Free Traffic Information Seminars
Helping your business get its customers, drivers and goods where they should be, on time and stress-free.
Capability Assessment Toolkit 3
Introducing new and challenging indicators in the area of corporate social responsibility.
Efficiency Gains from Collaborative Roads Procurement
Delivering efficiency and best value is central
National Highways Sector Schemes
Contacts and Useful Links
Any general enquiries can be directed to the Highways Agency by email to ha_info@highways.gsi.gov.uk or by phone to the information line on 08457 50 40 30.
General queries regarding NHSS can be made in writing to the Secretary of the Highways Sector Scheme Liaison Group care of UKAS at the address below.
Queries with respect to specific Schemes can be sent to the Secretary of the relevant Sector Scheme technical advisory committee care of UKAS at the address below.
UKAS
21-43 High Street
Feltham
Middlesex
TW13 4UN
Tel 0208 917 8400
Fax 0208 917 8500
www.ukas.com

Sector Scheme Documents can be obtained at the UKAS web site:
http://www.ukas.com/information_centre/publications.asp
Lantra Awards maintains a schedule of suppliers for the National Highways Sector Schemes, details of which can be accessed from their website http://www.lantra-awards.co.uk/highways.htm or directly http://www.scheduleofsuppliers.com. Lantra Awards can also be contacted directly by email at NHSSscheduleofsuppliers@lantra.co.uk in respect of any queries relating to the register and at sector.schemes@lantra.co.uk with respect to Sector Schemes in general.
Queries on training and qualifications should be addressed to the following training organisations:
| Organisation Name | Work activities | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| AA The Arboricultural Association |
Landscaping and environment | Tel 01794 368717 admin@trees.org.uk http://www.trees.org.uk |
| BALI British Association of Landscape Industries |
Landscaping and environment | Tel 0870 770 4971 contact@bali.org.uk www.bali.org.uk |
| BASIS Registration Ltd. | Application of pesticides | Tel 01335 343945 Training.courses@basis-reg.co.uk www.basis-reg.com |
| BSGA British Sign & Graphics Association |
Traffic sign manufacture | Tel 01733 230033 www.bsga.co.uk |
| BWPDA British Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing Association |
Timber preservation | Tel 01332 225100 info@bwpda.co.uk www.bwpda.co.uk |
| EPIC Training and Consultancy Ltd. | Asphalt laying | Tel 01727 869008 info@epicltd.co.uk www.epicltd.com |
| HEA Highway Electrical Academy |
Highway electrical works | Tel 01273 491145 hea@bowden-house.co.uk www.streetlighting.uk.com/HEA |
| ICATS Institution of Corrosion |
Corrosion protection | Tel 01525 851771 admin@icorr.org |
| Lantra Awards | Fencing, vehicle restraint systems (including parapets), highway electrical works, temporary traffic management & Landscaping & environment | Tel 024 7641 9703 sector.schemes@lantra.co.uk www.lantra-awards.co.uk |
| NPTC Part of City & Guilds |
Landscaping, environment including application of pesticides | Tel 024 7685 7300 information@nptc.org.uk www.nptc.org.uk |
| RSDA Road Surface Dressing Association |
Surface dressing and microsurfacing | Tel 01206 274 052 www.rsda-gb.co.uk |
| RSMA Road Safety Markings Association |
Road markings and studs | Tel 0161 7649494 rsma@dial.pipex.com www.rsma.org.uk |



