Government sets out roadmap to support water sector resilience
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has published a new policy papers setting out the Government’s plans for supporting long-term resilience in the water sector.
ICE launches Manifesto for Infrastructure Scotland 2016
The Institution of Civil Engineers Scotland (ICE) has challenged all policy-makers to sign-up to a pledge supporting infrastructure maintenance, development and delivery for the benefit of the country, in the run-up to May’s Scottish Parliament elections.
MPs launch new inquiry on future flood prevention in England
The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has today announced an inquiry into future flood prevention in England following severe flooding this winter.
Utilities, academic and business leaders to advise National Infrastructure Commission on UK needs
A coalition of UK business, industry, academic and environment leaders, including the utilities, has issued a nationwide call for evidence to inform an independent assessment of the UK’s future infrastructure needs and how they could be met.
Government launches consultation on National Infrastructure Commission
The government has launched a new consultation on the governance, structure and operation of the National Infrastructure Commission.
NAO warns delivery of third of major government projects in doubt or unachieveable
The National Audit Office is warning that a third of major government projects due to deliver in the next five years, including infrastructure and construction, are rated as being in doubt or unachievable if action is not taken to improve delivery.
Public calls for strong leadership on infrastructure, says new report
Almost 9 out of 10 people in Britain want to see investment in new infrastructure – but many also want more of a say in how it’s planned and delivered, according to a new survey published today.
Spending Review: 15% budget cut at Defra, £2.3bn flood defence spend protected
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has seen its budget cut by 15% over the course of this parliament in the Spending Review – but the Chancellor said the £2.3 billion flood defence spend had been protected.
All Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure launched
A new All Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure was launched last week – former Transport Minister and new member of the Treasury Select Committee Stephen Hammond MP will be the Group’s Chair.
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank - UK signs agreement and commits £2 billion
The Commercial Secretary to the Treasury, Lord O’Neill, has signed the founding Articles of Agreement of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) at a formal ceremony in Beijing.