Infrastructure Progress Review 2023
Our annual monitoring report on government progress towards major infrastructure objectives. The post Infrastructure Progress Review 2023 appeared first on NIC.
View ArticleGo big where it counts to hit economic and climate goals, says Commission
Government must develop stronger staying power and focus on fewer, bigger, better targeted initiatives to deliver the infrastructure needed to meet its long term goals for economic growth and a lower...
View ArticleDelivering net zero, climate resilience and growth
The post Delivering net zero, climate resilience and growth appeared first on NIC.
View ArticleInfrastructure planning system
A short study reviewing the current processes for reviewing national policy statements for key infrastructure sectors The post Infrastructure planning system appeared first on NIC.
View ArticleStronger coordination of environment and community benefit needed to get...
A new data platform to share environmental information and effective ways of addressing the impact of proposed infrastructure projects will enable stronger protection for natural habitats and speed up...
View ArticleJames Heath: The future of transport in UK cities
The Commission’s chief executive James Heath gave a speech to the Move 2023 conference in London today (21 June 2023) exploring the questions and emerging themes which are shaping our work on urban...
View ArticleNational Infrastructure Assessment
An analysis of the UK’s long term economic infrastructure needs, outlining a strategic vision over the next thirty years. The post National Infrastructure Assessment appeared first on NIC.
View ArticleSecond National Infrastructure Assessment
The Commission's thirty year plan for a low carbon and resilient UK economy that supports economic growth and protects the natural environment The post Second National Infrastructure Assessment...
View ArticleLong term review sets out pressing need to modernise infrastructure to...
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...
View ArticleViews sought on project level design principles
Infrastructure professionals are being invited to share their views and experiences of working with project-specific design principles to help inform new national guidance. The National Infrastructure...
View ArticleJames Heath: urgent planning reform needed to remove “binding constraint” on...
James Heath, chief executive of the National Infrastructure Commission, spoke at the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Forum in London yesterday (6 March). James offered the Commission’s...
View ArticleWe’re recruiting – analysts
The Commission is recruiting two analyst advisers (at SEO level) to join its analysis and modelling team, which develops the data and economic models that support the Commission in delivering its...
View ArticleCommission to review major projects planning policy
The National Infrastructure Commission has been asked to review the current approach to National Policy Statements (NPSs) and identify how the planning system could create greater certainty for...
View ArticleWindow 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...
View ArticleInfrastructure Progress Review 2024
Our latest annual review of government progress in delivering its major infrastructure objectives. The post Infrastructure Progress Review 2024 appeared first on NIC.
View ArticleThe pre-election period: 25 May – 4 July 2024
In the run-up to the UK General Election, the Commission – like other public sector bodies – is required to act in accordance with the 2024 General Election guidance. The Commission offers independent...
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