Impartial, expert advice on major long term infrastructure challenges
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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.
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NIC is now part of NISTA
The National Infrastructure Comission is no longer operating. As of 1 April 2025, the Commission has been combined with the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) to form a new organisation, the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), a unit within HM Treasury. NISTA combines the long term strategic policy expertise of the Commission with...
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
Review the effects on policy made by recommendations in the second National Infrastructure Assessment
Lower Thames Crossing decision “excellent news” for connectivity
The government has announced that a development consent order for the Lower Thames Crossing project has been approved by the Secretary of State for Transport. The 14.5 mile long route will connect the A2/M2 in Kent to the A13/M25 in Essex, and include the UK’s longest road tunnel, when built. In response, Sir John Armitt,...
Armitt: Heathrow incident highlights need for resilience stress testing
Heathrow Airport has been closed all day today (Friday 21 March) by its operator due to a significant fire in a nearby electrical substation which supplies the airport with power. In response, National Infrastructure Commission Chair Sir John Armitt said: “Today’s incident highlights the need for infrastructure operators to be fully prepared for dealing with...
Armitt: New Planning & Infrastructure Bill “covers all the bases”
The Commission has welcomed the publication today (11 March) of details of the government’s Planning & Infrastructure Bill, which has been introduced to Parliament. The Bill sets out a range of measures designed to deliver the government’s programme of housebuilding and infrastructure reforms through reforming the operation of the planning system, many of which reflect...
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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.
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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.
