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Hybrid: IHE Mercia Branch 28th AGM & Tour

  • CPD Value: The Tour and Networking will be allocated 1 CPD hour
Dates Location Cost (ex VAT)
Tue 14 Apr 2026 Online via MS Teams or in person West Midlands Combined Authority, Regional Transport Coordination Centre Tour, 16 Summer Ln, Birmingham B19 3SD FREE Book now

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Times:
3pm – Tour & Networking
4.15pm – AGM

Notice is hereby given that the 28th Annual General Meeting of the Institute of Highway Engineers Mercia Branch will take place as a hybrid event at 3pm on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at the West Midlands Combined Authority, Regional Transport Coordination Centre Tour, Venue: 16 Summer Ln, Birmingham B19 3SD and online (4.15pm) via MS Teams. 

Agenda

1.0 Apologies
2.0 Previous minutes
3.0 Feedback from IHE Council
4.0 Branch Administration – Elections, 2025 Debrief, 2026 Branch Priorities
5.0 Finance Update
6.0 CPD Events and Drop In Sessions Including Procedures for Moderation
7.0 Awards Evening
8.0 Items / Issues / Suggested Developments for Discussion with HQ
9.0 AOB

Date of next IHE Mercia Branch Committee meeting: TBC

Tour

The Regional Transport Coordination Centre (RTCC) helps to manage disruption to the transport network across the West Midlands. It’s a hub for:

  • Transport for West Midlands
  • Transport operators
  • Emergency services
  • Local authorities

The RTCC has a 24 hour capability. It has live data feeds and CCTV to monitor the transport network. This includes public transport and roads.

When things go wrong, the RTCC helps people get around the network using:

  • social media
  • information on our website
  • text message and email alerts
  • real-time information screens at bus stops

They also have a system that collects information about disruptions. The system feeds the information to navigation apps like Google Maps.

This in person tour provides delegates with a rare opportunity to see the RTCC in action. You will see how the various live transport data and communication systems work together to improve journey times and manage disruption across the region

For further information please contact the Mercia Branch Secretary – Mercia@theihe.org.

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