New Planning Bill promises £7.5Bn boost to UK economy

Birmingham set for government jobs boost to drive local growth and deliver for communities

Birmingham set for government jobs boost to drive local growth and deliver for communities - Birmingham has been named as one of 13 locations where more Civil Service jobs will be moved in a boost for the local economy.

RTPI aim to change public perception of planning

A campaign by the Royal Town Planning Institute is being launched and is open for tender The campaign aims to improve public perception of planning through improving the visibility and trust in the process. This comes as a response to a recent survey in the RTPI’s magazine, The Planner. The survey found poor public perception of planning It was found that there is a large chasm between planners and the public, with less than 14% of planners beli…

Highways Magazine - West Midlands set to launch £1bn mega-framework

Procurement for a new £1bn framework covering highways work across the West Midlands starts next month.

Crown Commercial Service outlines £80bn construction framework

The government's Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has confirmed a procurement timeline for its £80bn Construction Works and Associated Services 3 framework. A pipeline notice published yesterday (14 May) set out plans for the eight-year framework, which will run from July 2026 to July 2034. CCS… The post Crown Commercial Service outlines £80bn construction framework appeared first on Construction News.

New Planning Bill promises £7.5Bn boost to UK economy - UK Construction Online

The UK Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill is poised to unlock up to £7.5Bn in economic value over the next decade,

New Planning Bill promises £7.5Bn boost to UK economy

The UK Government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill is poised to unlock up to £7.5Bn in economic value over the next decade, with sweeping reforms designed to speed up the delivery of housing, transport, and clean energy projects—and with it, a major boost for construction and infrastructure suppliers across the country. The Impact Assessment for the Bill, published on May 6, outlines a bold agenda to cut delays, reduce costs, and inject long-o…