Highways industry responds to Chancellor’s speech
Yesterday’s Chancellor’s speech on Government plans for long-term economic growth included a range of commitments on infrastructure. Several senior and prominent figures from the highways sector have issued their responses and a selection of them are included below. Ian Edwards, President and CEO of AtkinsRéalis who was present in Oxfordshire for Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ speech […]
Further action is needed if Government wants to succeed with its infrastructure ambitions, says Sir John Armitt
Further action is needed if the government is to succeed on delivering its election pledges on infrastructure, according to Sir John Armitt, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission. In his Plan for Change speech yesterday (5th December), the Prime Minister, Kier Starmer, set out a government commitment to approve 150 development consent orders (DCOs) for […]
Armitt says pay-per-mile charging “inevitable”
The chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission says motorists will “inevitably” end up paying per mile to drive on Britain’s roads as the switch towards electric cars drains away fuel taxes The Daily Telegraph quotes Sir John Armitt as saying the Government has to consider new ways of funding Britain’s critical infrastructure, as the Treasury […]
Sir John Armitt appointment as Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission extended
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has extended the appointment of Sir John Armitt as the Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission. Sir John Armitt’s appointment as Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has been extended for six months to support the development of the ten-year strategy and the creation of National Infrastructure and Service […]
Clearer standards needed to boost economy’s resilience says NIC
Government should set clear standards of resilience that infrastructure operators must maintain in the face of sudden shocks, the National Infrastructure Commission has reiterated in a new report. Climate change and related weather extremes, alongside a heightened reliance on digital technologies, mean that the UK faces increased risks of vital networks and services being unavailable […]
“Window closing on infrastructure catch up”, warn government advisers
Failure to go further, faster over the next five years on plans for infrastructure delivery could constrain economic growth and threaten climate targets, according to the government’s official infrastructure advisers. Noting the UK has faced several years of disruption from Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis, the National Infrastructure Commission’s annual review charts a mixed picture […]
Window closing on infrastructure catch up, warn government advisers
Failure to go further, faster over the next five years on plans for infrastructure delivery could constrain economic growth and threaten climate targets, according to the government’s official infrastructure advisers. Noting the UK has faced several years of disruption from Covid and the cost-of-living crisis, the National Infrastructure Commission’s annual review charts a mixed picture […]
Digital future for UK roads network focus of new Commission study
Harnessing the potential of digitally connected autonomous cars and commercial vehicles to increase road safety, tackle congestion and improve the accessibility of transport services will be the focus of a new National Infrastructure Commission study on connected and autonomous mobility (CAM). The government has this week published the terms of reference for the study, first announced in […]
Long term review sets out pressing need to modernise infrastructure to support economic growth and climate action
Improved infrastructure to boost economic growth across the UK and meet climate goals is both achievable and affordable if the right policy steps are taken now, according to the government’s independent advisers on infrastructure strategy. The Second National Infrastructure Assessment – a five yearly review conducted by the National Infrastructure Commission – sets out a programme of […]
Michèle Dix to join National Infrastructure Commission
The Chancellor has appointed former managing director of Crossrail 2 and director of planning at Transport for London Michèle Dix CBE as a new Commissioner to join the National Infrastructure Commission. Announcing the appointment, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said: “We need high quality infrastructure to deliver growth and boost productivity. Michèle will help ensure […]
