Planning
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The Queen's Speech - 4 June 2014 - Infrastructure Bill
Extract from the Queen's Speech on 4 June 2014 detailing the proposed Infrastructure Bill -
Level playing field on transport costs vital to proper assessment of airport runway options.
TfL’s Michele Dix challenges Davies Commission shortlist to plan for unprecedented growth in London. -
Difficult political decisions remain difficult even when infrastructure stars align
Queen's Speech should underline support but does spectre of pre-election hiatus loom, asks Antony Oliver? -
Floodplain development – a legacy problem or a solution?
Engineer it right and you can build on the flood plain, says PBA's Ben Mitchell. -
General Election won’t stop infrastructure programme, Deighton says.
Investment locked in thanks to seven year capital plan Infrastructure Minister insists. -
Heseltine: Local Enterprise Partnership settlements set to be “transformational”
Local Growth Fund will be a big story in July but many LEP bids still lack aspiration -
What infrastructure does London need for the future, Dedring asks industry?
Deputy mayor wants to know how London can use infrastructure to manage growth but keep reputation for quality of life. -
The end of a golden age?
As we emerge from recession infrastructure needs a new powerful narrative to maintain political support, says George Hutchinson. -
Improved transport policies can drive economic growth for our cities
We already know that good transport links can make a huge difference to the economic success of a city; just look at the benefits being realised by towns along the route of HS1, and the... -
Why I want legislation on smoke alarms
Nick Raynsford MP explains why he promoted proive Members Bill throught the Hous of Commons this month Smoke alarms save lives. A person is four times more likely to die in a fire in the...