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National Inclusion Week 2024

Every year National Inclusion Week is a prominent campaign in our calendar; a week dedicated to the celebration of diversity and inclusion. 

This year it falls between 23rd – 29th September with the theme of ‘Impact Matters’ which highlights the importance of our actions in fostering an inclusive environment. It’s a reminder that inclusion isn’t just about policies or intentions - it’s about the tangible effects our behaviour has on each other, both in and out of the workplace.  

Throughout the week our dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Network have organised and encouraged our team to take part in a programme of events and activities focused on this year’s theme. 

This includes various lunch and learn sessions, British Sign Language sessions, coffee connections, a ‘CPS Cookbook: Recipes from around the World’ initiative, and a multitude of other opportunities. This schedule has been made accessible for everyone in the business and is designed to encourage discussion and engagement, as well as to provide a wealth of resources. 

We understand and thrive on the individuality, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds that our team bring to the business.  We are an inclusive business in the pursuit of diverse talent and continually strive to create an engaging environment for all our people.  We currently have many exciting opportunities for you to join us, which can be found online here. 

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Notes to Editors

About Connect Plus and Connect Plus Services

  • Over 10 years ago, Highways England awarded Connect Plus the contract to operate and manage the M25 and its key arterial link roads.
  • Connect Plus is a consortium that includes Edge Orbital Holdings Ltd, Balfour Beatty and Egis Road Operation UK - a unique partnership with a collective strength in highways maintenance and management.
  • Connect Plus Services (CPS), is Connect Plus’ specialist and strategic supply chain partner responsible for operations and maintenance, bringing together the collective strength and expertise of its parent companies, Balfour Beatty, Atkins and Egis Road Operation UK.
  • With a workforce of around 600 people, based at seven locations around the network, CPS carries out routine maintenance, and whole-life management of thousands of M25 assets. CPS manages the operation of the network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including a severe weather season maintenance programme.
  • Over the past 10 years, collectively we’ve delivered over £1.4bn worth of road improvements and junction enhancements, and we’re continually exploring new and innovative ways to deliver safer, more reliable journeys for our customers. Together, we’re passionate about delivering the long-term needs of the M25 and improving the driving experience for all our customers.
  • For further information please visit https://www.connectplusm25.co.uk/ or follow us at https://twitter.com/cpservices_m25