Poor State Of Local Roads Revealed As Top Concern For Motorists

A new report has revealed that the poor state of local roads is the top worry for drivers around the UK, ahead of other issues such as bad driving on the part of other motorists, drivers using handheld phones and the aggressive behaviour of others on the road.

The RAC’s annual Report on Motoring found that the condition of local roads was the biggest concern for drivers, despite the big drop seen in car use at the start of the coronavirus crisis.

The research also highlighted a rise in the number of those who say the roads in their local areas have deteriorated, with 52 per cent saying that conditions are worse now than they were a year ago.

People in rural areas are more likely to say that local roads have worsened, as are older motorists. Those living in London and other cities believe their local roads are better in 2020 than they were in 2019, however.

Nicholas Lyes, RAC head of roads policy, commented on the findings, saying: “These findings are a big concern given that last year’s relatively mild winter should not, in normal circumstances, have led to a further decline in road surface quality.

“Usually, RAC patrols see the fewest number of pothole-related breakdowns in the third quarter which coincides with the summer, with volumes having dropped steadily from the high point recorded in the first three months of the year.”

He explained that, because of the pandemic, councils may not have been able to maintain their repair work, which has led to local roads suffering as a consequence.

Potholes and poor roads can cause serious damage to vehicles, affecting the tyres, wheels and steering alignment, making it more dangerous to drive. If you need Yorkshire tarmac contractors at the moment, get in touch with Sangwin today to see how we can help. 

New Job Opportunities Filled at Sangwin Educational Furniture

Sangwin Educational Furniture has filled the four recently advertised vacancies within SEF for Design Manager, Driver, Apprentice Contacts Assistant and Warehouse Operative and looks forward to welcoming them to the Sangwin Group.  

Sangwin Open For Business During Lockdown 2

During these challenging times Sangwin is open for business as usual whilst also following very strict COVID 19 guidelines to ensure all its workforce and customers are protected including:

• screens provided at Reception
• hands-free temperature testing units on all access points
• in-house COVID19 antibody testing for returning staff
• hand sanitiser, gloves and masks available
• numbers regulated in offices
• masks worn when moving around the building such as communal areas and corridors 

Nick Sangwin, Managing Director of the Sangwin Group, emphasises that “it is vital we have a safe workplace for all our staff and employees, customers and suppliers and we are continually reviewing the effectiveness of our procedures to ensure this remains a top priority”.

New Delivery Vehicle for Sangwin Educational Furniture

Sangwin Educational Furniture has added a new delivery vehicle to its fleet. Craig Hardy, Manging Director of Sangwin Educational Furniture, stated that ” Due to the continued success and growth of  Sangwin Educational Furniture Ltd, we welcome the new addition to our fleet of delivery vehicles. The recent purchase of the 18 tone vehicle, provides us with increased flexibility when adapting to the changing programmes on construction sites”.

A New Addition to the Fleet for Sangwin Plant Hire

Sangwin Plant Hire has just added a new addition to the fleet. It is a 4 axle 100T Tadano crane with a 60m boom.It goes straight out on hire for 5 -6 weeks working 24 hour shifts for a valued customer. For all hire enquiries please contact our sales representative on tel: 01482 329921 or email sales@sangwin.co.uk