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New consultation examines the future of infrastructure resilience
The National Infrastructure Commission today launched a consultation to gather views as part of its new study into the resilience of the UK’s infrastructure network. The study, commissioned by Chancellor Philip Hammond, will examine what actions the Government should take to ensure that the UK’s infrastructure can cope with future changes, disruptions, shocks and accidents...
Government action can ensure UK benefits from world-class infrastructure
Ministers have a real and exciting chance to set the course for the UK to have world-leading infrastructure, Sir John Armitt said today. The chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission pointed to the action taken to date to enact the Commission’s recommendations – and the central role that infrastructure plays in the Government’s Industrial Strategy...
New report underlines need to tackle carbon emissions from homes
A new report today warns that UK homes are “not fit for purpose” either against the threat of climate change or in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – and makes recommendations in line with those in the UK’s first-ever National Infrastructure Assessment. The study, from the Committee on Climate Change, recommends steps including using...
How well connected are our cities?
Discussion about transport investment often focuses on spending over a handful of years, whether that be on a specific scheme or within a certain area. To some extent, these short-term comparisons are probably unavoidable. But it’s a poor way of assessing the overall state of transport when the networks on which people rely have been...
Champions of infrastructure design sought for pioneering new group
The National Infrastructure Commission is today launching the recruitment of members for its new Design Group, inviting champions of infrastructure design to play an important role in ensuring this issue is placed at the heart of major projects. Commissioner Professor Sadie Morgan, who will chair the Group, said those involved in this exciting initiative will...
Welcome move towards standard recycling rules
Ministers today outlined proposals to introduce consistent and standardised rules across the country for what can and cannot be recycled – mirroring a recommendation from the UK’s first-ever National Infrastructure Assessment. In a consultation published today, Environment Secretary Michael Gove proposes that glass bottles and containers, paper and card, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays...
Setting the right conditions for innovation
Whether it’s making the first cup of tea of the day, phoning friends and colleagues, watching our favourite TV programmes or brushing our teeth, the way we live our day-to-day lives depends heavily on our energy, telecoms and water industries. The regulation of these essential services is therefore vital to ensuring that we get a...
Commission seeks views on future improvements to regulating essential services
The National Infrastructure Commission today launched a call for evidence on what future changes may be required to ensure regulation of the energy, telecoms and water industries both supports investment and innovation while at the same time keeping costs down for consumers. Chairman Sir John Armitt said the Commission wants to hear how the current...
Cost of congestion shows need to enable local leaders to tackle the issue
New figures show that road congestion cost the UK economy £8billion last year – highlighting the need for local solutions to tackle the issue, as recommended in the UK’s first-ever National Infrastructure Assessment. The study by transport data firm Inrix shows that the average road user in London lost up to £1,680 last year due...
Looking beyond the ‘usual suspects’ to hear diverse views on infrastructure
“Pale, male and stale” is a phrase attached to many industries – but few more so than those in the infrastructure sector. The challenge for leaders in the field is clearly to encourage people from more diverse backgrounds to join these professions, but also to ensure these voices are heard far more frequently. To that...
Alternative to the EIB needed to support infrastructure investment
A new report today echoes findings by the National Infrastructure Commission, of the need for a new financial institution for infrastructure investment. The Lords EU Financial Affairs sub-committee warns that once Britain leaves the European Union, the country’s infrastructure industries will lose access to funding through the European Investment Bank – which in 2015 accounted...
Commission urges Growth Arc residents to have their say over East-West Rail route
A consultation launched today seeks views on the preferred route for the central section of the new East-West Rail line – helping towards meeting a key recommendation from the National Infrastructure Commission. The consultation seeks views from residents and businesses on the best route to link Bedford and Cambridge, a key part of offering improved...
First electric Car of the Year highlights need for infrastructure support
The Kia e-Niro today becomes the first electric car to be awarded Car of the Year – highlighting the growing market for electric vehicles in place of traditional petrol and diesel. The National Infrastructure Assessment – the first of its kind in the UK – recommends action to deliver a truly national, visible charging network...
Going electric: rolling out an EV charging network
After 100 years of incremental change, in the coming decades we will witness a revolution on our roads. With more and more drivers going electric, the reign of the internal combustion engine will slowly but surely be committed to history. Once the preserve of only the most environmentally conscious, now EVs are going mainstream. While...
The Resources and Waste Strategy: Far enough? Fast enough?
The Government’s recent Resources and Waste Strategy is a welcome addition to the sector. It is comprehensive in its scope, covering everything from coffee cups to waste crime, and ambitious in both the range and detail of its proposals. We particularly welcome the strategy since it takes on board all of the recommendations on tackling waste...