Transport & Infrastructure

Mayor and chair lay foundations for Northern Rail


The importance of HS2 in realising the ambitions of Northern Powerhouse Rail.

February contracts see upturn


Infrastructure and residential remain solid for construction.

Somerset unveils Dutch Hillblock flood defence


A Somerset town has built a Hillblock flood defence based on Dutch design to reduce floods and erosion. 

Repairs along M6 near Carlisle to improve safety and noise


A section of the M6 near Carlisle will receive £7million from Highways England for maintenance and repairs.

Homes England to fund Havant Borough campus development


A new £3.4million fund from Homes England will help build a state-of-the-art campus development in Havant.

Liverpool begins plans for Northern Powerhouse station


Liverpool has set up a commission to oversee plans for a £6billion Northern Powerhouse station connected to HS2.

Government releases Infrastructure Finance Review


The government has released the Infrastructure Finance Review with a focus on a low carbon economy and Britain's exit from the EU.

New government funding planned for homes and community growth


Communities Secretary Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP has praised the funding for homes and community growth in the spring statement.

Improvements on Gloucester dual carriageway to link the South and the Midlands


A new scheme will improve the A417 Gloucester dual carriageway creating the 'missing link' between the Midlands and the South.