An important series of seven, free to attend events across England start later this month and there's still time to book your place. Organised by the Department of Transport (DfT) and the Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme (HMEP) the events will give delegates the opportunity to 'have their say' and to discuss future funding options linked to efficiencies for highways maintenance.

With the real possibility that future highways funding will be linked to greater efficiencies to support the transformation, planning and delivery of our roads from 2015/16, these events are a 'must attend' opportunity for senior leaders, highways practitioners and service providers .

The Department will shortly be publishing a document which aims to stimulate discussion during the Roadshows including future funding options. You will also hear more about the Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme and its 2020 vision for improving highways efficiencies and a range of good practice examples from your area - all to be discussed with delegates during the events.

Space is limited and with places being allocated on a first come, first served basis, you are asked to register by email to HMRoadshows2014@dft.gsi.gov.uk by no later than 21 January. Entry is absolutely free.

The dates and locations of the events are as follows or follow link:

1.    North West
24th January 2014, 1000-1230
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Oldham City Council, Oldham, Greater Manchester

2.    North East
31st January 2014, 1400-1630
Durham County Council, County Hall, Durham, County Durham

3.    South West
7th February 2014, 1000-1230
Coaver Club, County Hall, Exeter, Devon County Council, South Devon

4.    East of England
12th February 2014, 1030-1300
Highways Agency, Woodlands, Manton Lane, Manton Industrial Estate, Bedford, Bedfordshire

5.    Yorkshire & The Humber
18th February 2014, 1000-1230
City of York Council, West Offices. Station Rise, York, North Yorkshire

6.    South East
20th February 2014, 1000-1230
Unipart Conference Centre, Unipart House, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire
7.    East and West Midlands
26th February 2014, 1000-1230
The Axis, 10 Holliday Street, Birmingham, West Midlands

If you are not able to attend your local event, you are welcome to attend one of the other events listed.

For more information go to the HMEP website at: http://www.highwaysefficiency.org.uk/events or download the event flyer here: HMEP roadshow flyer 2014