Planning
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London must invest in infrastructure now or plan for decline
New pre-Election report by London First identifies £1.9 trillion in economic benefits from properly prioritised and funded investment in the capital’s infrastructure. -
The future of NIPSEF: three things to consider
What is the future, post election, of the body set up to work with the Treasury to help implement and improve the National Infrastructure Plan? Its co-chair Nelson Ogunshakin makes the case for it to continue. -
Higgins-style figure needed to drive through new East London crossings
A leader like HS2’s chief executive is required to head new company to build new Thames crossings, say MPs. And DfT must move faster on Dartford 3. -
MPs quiz ACE on Strategic River Crossings
ACE’s Mike Llewelyn-Jones and Tim Healey have told MPs that strategic river crossings should be planned against demand 30 years in the future, not 15. -
Bigger thinking is needed for London’s Old Oak/Park Royal Infrastructure.
London Mayor Boris Johnson must think bigger and bolder about the infrastructure needed to create the capital's next sustainable development, says Alistair Lenczner -
Making the capital’s infrastructure case to politicians
With the General Election just seven weeks away, London First's annual infrastructure conference on 25 March will make the case for investment, says Jo Valentine. -
Plan London as a region not a city says AECOM manifesto
London means everything within a one hour commute or 90km of the city centre, according to AECOM's new manifesto. -
Comms experts guide Armitt on making UK infrastructure decisions together
First thoughts meeting starts focus on how to engage the nation in future infrastructure. -
Publicly funded infrastructure plans will survive election, promises Alexander
National Infrastructure Plan is a firm commitment to 2021 and a NIP for skills is on the way. -
Spaceport location shortlist to position UK at heart of European space industry
Commercial space travel industry in UK given boost by government decision to press forward with spaceport plans.