Planning
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New "Citizen Voice" to boost public say over infrastructure, says Green Alliance
But Lord Adonis argues that politicians must retain responsibility for making the tough decisions. -
Public engagement is vital to move beyond the do-nothing easy option
The “Citizen Voice” must enable leadership and vision to drive long term plans for sustainable infrastructure, says Antony Oliver -
Crossrail 2 funding decision later this year as vision unveiled for London’s future
Government plans to invest in London so it can outpace New York as a global city also include £10bn of investment in transport over the next six years. -
Engineering Growth: three important issues
Nelson Ogunshakin previews the ACE National Conference and highlights finance, SMEs and industry’s response to devolution as critical to successful development of economic infrastructure. -
Fifty Shades of Fiscal Freedom
Devolution is getting many in infrastructure very excited. But will we be left disappointed asks Richard Threlfall -
A Department for Infrastructure- the next piece of the puzzle
Why the infrastructure commission needs a new government department to deliver long term infrastructure planning. ACE policy director Julian Francis puts the case. -
Northern growth? – joined up thinking is what we need
Collaboration is the key to sustainable growth in the North West says Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) chairman Mike Blackburn -
ICE manifesto backs independent infrastructure body
Creation of an independent infrastructure body is top of the list of requirements for whichever party wins the next election, according to the Institution of Civil Engineers. -
Why Development Consent Orders mean more work ‘up front’ on noise mitigation
The best advice when managing infrastructure development noise is be prepared early, says Temple Group's Dani Fuimicelli -
Cabinet secretary confirms £8bn for Scottish infrastructure over two years
Non profit distribution financing is enabling projects to start earlier than otherwise possible says Keith Brown.