We are sad to hear of the death of Peter Bryant, former Trustee and Chairman of the Fund. Peter, who stood down from the Fund in 2007, made a long and valuable contribution to the Fund as a Trustee for 21 years including as Chairman from 1994 to 2004.
David Hutchinson, the Fund’s Chairman, today announced that Brian Murrell has been appointed as Secretary to replace Brian Smith, who had previously expressed his intention to step down from the post early in the New Year. David said, ‘We are delighted to make this announcement. Brian comes to us with Read more…
Brian Smith, the Fund Secretary, is to step down from his post early in 2016. Brian has been Secretary since 2005. He said ‘ It has been a privilege to support the Fund and its Trustees for the last ten years, but now is a good time to leave, as Read more…
Chairman David Hutchinson today announced that the Fund has awarded eight bursary grants of £10,000 each to eight students about to commence transport masters degree courses. He said, ‘I am delighted that we were able to increase this year the number of awards. This is a reflection of the high Read more…
Chairman, David Hutchinson, has announced the publication of the Fund’s annual report and accounts for 2014. ‘Once again we are able’ he said ‘to report on a successful year both financially and in terms of the Fund’s activities. In 2014 we were able to increase our spending, most notably on the Read more…
A major new study, ‘England’s Major Roads – A Long Term Vision’, has been launched this week. This important new initiative, commissioned by the Fund, seeks to map out what could be the shape, scale and characteristics of the major road network by 2040.This ambitious study is being led by Read more…
Chairman David Hutchinson today welcomed the publication of a report on the impact on driving and walking of drinking among British women. This research was led by Social Research Associates and was funded by the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund along with Direct Line. David commented ‘This is a most important Read more…