Misc

The NWSRG Practical Guidance suite provides national best-practice guidance for winter service practitioners and interested parties under the UKRLG route. NWSRG is now preparing for a review of the current guidance suite. The review is expected to be consultant-led and managed under the heading of UKRLG. Before the formal review begins, this survey seeks structured […]

The National Winter Service Research Group (NWSRG) has appointed a new chair and vice chair of its Technical Advisory Group (TAG) following the recent election. For the next three years, Paddy Hastie, director of sales and marketing for Peacock Salt, will serve as the new TAG chair, with Vaisala’s UK managing director, Rachel Adams, alongside […]

26th-27th November 2025, SEC Glasgow

Hear from NWSRG Chair Carol Valentine Carol Valentine, Chair of the (National Winter Service Research Group (NWSRG), recently shared with Dom Browne from Highways Magazine the latest developments within the group. In this insightful interview, Carol shares details about the recent restructure, ongoing progress, and future plans for NWSRG.

Under New Management – the NWSRG and its Practical Guide The National Winter Service Research Group (NWSRG) has been restructured and is starting a review process of its national guidance – the Practical Guide. With the support of Cold Comfort, which will host a gap analysis debate on the current chapters, the steering group and […]

The NWSRG has launched a Winter Services Forum for Winter Services practitioners with the support of the IHE. We want to encourage members to discuss vital issues on winter services with like-minded colleagues. This public forum is accessible to everyone. All levels of experience are welcomed and there is no such thing as a silly […]

Call for entries for the 2023 Highways Awards – Winter Service and Climate Resilience The NWSRG is pleased once again to sponsor the Winter Service & Climate Resilience Award at this year’s Highways Awards on Wednesday 11th October at the Park Plaza Hotel, Westminster, Central London. These prestigious Highways Awards, now in their 20th year, recognise the outstanding […]

UKLRG to launch new climate board The rebranded UK Roads Leadership Group (UKRLG) has announced plans to create a new climate change board as part of its core working groups. The influential leadership group – formerly called a liaison group due to its role in connecting central government guidance and policy with the wider sector […]

Calling all winter service professionals In advance of the 29th annual Cold Comfort conference & exhibition, Highways magazine and the National Winter Service Research Group (NWSRG) are hoping to take the temperature of the sector with a national survey. Your individual response will be completely confidential of course. We will only be using this data at a general level to […]

Award winning AI project keeps roads safe through winter A paper on Smart Winter work submitted by Kent County Council and Amey has won an award and received an honourable mention at the XVI World Winter Service and Road Resilience Congress hosted in Calgary. The Congress, which tackles topics such as new technologies and methods […]