Transport & Infrastructure
Mayor and chair lay foundations for Northern Rail
26 Mar 19
The importance of HS2 in realising the ambitions of Northern Powerhouse Rail.
February contracts see upturn
22 Mar 19
Infrastructure and residential remain solid for construction.
Somerset unveils Dutch Hillblock flood defence
22 Mar 19
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
21 Mar 19
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
21 Mar 19
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
20 Mar 19
Liverpool has set up a commission to oversee plans for a £6billion Northern Powerhouse station connected to HS2.
Government releases Infrastructure Finance Review
20 Mar 19
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
20 Mar 19
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
20 Mar 19
A new scheme will improve the A417 Gloucester dual carriageway creating the 'missing link' between the Midlands and the South.
