SWUK and JAG(UK)
Improving safety, quality and efficiency together
Welcome from the HAUC(UK) Joint Chairs
The Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUC(UK)) brings highway authorities, utilities and government together with the aim of working safely and smartly to reduce the impact of street and road works on members of the public throughout the UK. We as joint chairs of HAUC(UK) work together with our colleagues in the regions and central governments striving to ensure that processes, systems and legislation do not hamper the travelling public whilst we all continue to maintain the essential services that the utility companies and highway authorities provide.
The co-chairs for HAUC (UK) are:
- Clive Bairsto - Street Works UK Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
- David Capon – CEO JAG(UK)
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What is HAUC(UK)?
The Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUC(UK)) was established in 1986 by the constituent bodies of the local Highway Authorities and the Utilities to assist the Secretary of State in arriving at proposals for new street works legislation. HAUC(UK) played a significant role in the drawing up of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), the Traffic Management Act 2004, and their subsidiary legislation and associated Codes of Practice.
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The main aims of HAUC(UK) are:
- To advise the Secretary of State on issues relating to street works legislation
- To provide guidance to practitioners
Our Vision is one which builds on the strong collaborative working which both Street Works UK and the Joint Authorities Group believe in passionately. This was the purpose behind the Highways Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUC), and we continue to champion this approach. It is clear that utilities and highways authorities can work together, and our Vision seeks to reinforce this cooperation as we look to the future.
HAUC(UK) - Regional Groups
HAUC England, RAUC Scotland, RAUC Northern Ireland and Welsh HAUC, work both independently and together, sharing best practice and knowledge providing a comprehensive and strong contribution toward the UK Street Works Industry.
HAUC(UK) is committed to embracing regional differences within the wider UK context to create a collaborative network and community that is the admired across the world.
HAUC App
The HAUC App is a mobile application designed to facilitate convenient access to up-to-date safety information and guidelines for professionals engaged in street and road works. It offers essential resources, including checklists, the Red Book safety guide, and industry alerts, all intended to enhance safety both on-site and in office environments. The primary objective of the app is to support the improvement of health and safety standards within the highway and utility sectors by ensuring critical safety information is readily available.
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