Shaping the Future of Our Roads, Together
FLARE is a free DEI group for women who work in Local Authorities in Highways departments, supporting all activities. This group is open to women at all levels and stages of their career, the objective is to create a network of women to share resources and strategies of being a woman working in a local authority highways department.
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Women in the UK workforce, particularly in the Highways Departments, play a vital role in maintaining and improving the country's road infrastructure. The sector has seen increasing female participation in roles ranging from engineering and project management to site inspections and traffic operations. Their contributions help promote diversity, bring new perspectives, and drive innovation in the construction and transportation industries. However, challenges like gender imbalance and workplace barriers remain, making ongoing efforts to support women in these roles essential for the sector's future.
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15th October
3:45pm
Join the FLARE Highways Group for a Networking Event at Highways UK.
A unique opportunity for women in the highways sector to connect, share insights, and build a supportive community. A space to discuss challenges, celebrate achievements, and foster mentorship.
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12th December
CIHT Luncheon
Once again FLARE is hosting a table at the CIHT Annual Luncheon. Facilitated by Brightly, a selected few members of FLARE will have the opportunity to attend the CIHT Annual Luncheon at Grosvenor House in London.
It is the perfect opportunity for FLARE Members to network with other professionals in the industry.
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February 2026
TBC
These sessions will contain some of our usual FLARE discussions alongside training in both soft and technical skills
Register now to be the first to hear about the new topics we have coming in February.
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