Impartial, expert advice on major long term infrastructure challenges

Our Work

The Commission carries out in-depth studies into the UK’s major infrastructure needs and makes recommendations to the government. Our work covers all sectors of economic infrastructure.

"Prescot: Chancellor’s speech gives welcome “green light” to OxCam Arc infrastructure upgrades
Julia Prescot

Prescot: Chancellor’s speech gives welcome “green light” to OxCam Arc infrastructure upgrades

The Commission has welcomed the speech this morning by the Chancellor, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, setting out the government’s plans for growth. In it she set out new details on its plans to invest in and deliver new infrastructure projects in support of this goal, including outlining new plans for the development of...

29 Jan 2025
Second National Infrastructure Assessment

Second National Infrastructure Assessment

Delivered once in every Parliament, the National Infrastructure Assessment analyses the UK’s long term economic infrastructure needs, sets a strategic vision, and makes recommendations to government.
NIA2: Impact so far

NIA2: Impact so far

Review the effects on policy made by recommendations in the second National Infrastructure Assessment
Government update on plans to tackle planning delays “welcome and timely”
A T-Pylon

Government update on plans to tackle planning delays “welcome and timely”

The government has published over the weekend (26 January) more details of its programme of planning reforms, as part of its Plan for Change to deliver long term growth. The update provides more details of the reforms in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill designed to speed up the approval of major infrastructure projects. A Planning...

27 Jan 2025 By
Ferry ‘cross the Mersey to see Liverpool’s infrastructure priorities firsthand
Aerial view over the city of Liverpool

Ferry ‘cross the Mersey to see Liverpool’s infrastructure priorities firsthand

Our Chair Sir John Armitt, Commissioner Michele Dix and members of the Commission’s secretariat spent Thursday (24 January) in Liverpool to hear from City Region Combined Authority officials and regional stakeholders about the region’s infrastructure priorities and growth ambitions – with one of the city’s famous ferries providing a vantage point from which to get...

24 Jan 2025 By
James Heath stepping down as Commission CEO
James Heath

James Heath stepping down as Commission CEO

The National Infrastructure Commission’s Chief Executive, James Heath, is stepping down in March 2025 after nearly five years in post. During this time, James has worked with Commissioners to shape strategy and policy across the UK’s economic infrastructure sectors, culminating in the second National Infrastructure Assessment. On behalf of the Commissioners, NIC Chairman Sir John...

17 Dec 2024 By

More news & insights

See how the infrastructure sectors within our remit are performing

Three Windmills on green hills in front of a stormy sky

The Commission

The Commissioners provide expert, impartial advice to the government on infrastructure, work with the Chair and each other to shape and develop the National Infrastructure Assessment and specific studies, and engage with a variety of stakeholders to promote the organisation and gather views on future infrastructure needs and solutions.

Meet the Commissioners

Design Group

A diverse group of creative and technical design leaders working to inspire, promote and champion design excellence in UK infrastructure.

Meet the Design Group

Reports & Studies

The Commission’s publications include a National Infrastructure Assessment set out once a parliament, and specific reports and studies on pressing infrastructure challenges as set by the government.

Evidence_Icon_Turquoise Created with Sketch.

Explore data used in the Commission's research, and gain insights from across UK infrastructure