Regions

Government competitions for urban transport funding are inefficient and costly

Shortcomings in the current system of transport funding are holding cities back from addressing long-term challenges.

8 months 2 weeks ago
Plans outlined for north to take control of its own economy

IPPR North has outlined plans for far-reaching devolution plans for the north.

1 year 3 months ago
England’s city leaders urged to make most of local infrastructure funding

Proposals to give new powers and funding to city leaders could be biggest devolution boost since metro mayors.

1 year 7 months ago
Re-opening of passenger rail line between south east Northumberland and Newcastle moves closer

New rail line will link towns to key areas of employment, training and leisure and could boost local economy by up to £70m.

1 year 7 months ago
New chair announced at Urban Transport Group

The UK network for the seven largest city region transport authorities has a new chair.

1 year 9 months ago
Europe’s tallest Ferris wheel planned for Newcastle Quayside

Developer World Wheel Company plans a £100m regeneration and inward investment project for Newcastle.

2 years 3 weeks ago
Midlands prepares for decade of transformational change

The chair of ACE Midlands talks about an exciting time for infrastructure in the region.

2 years 3 months ago
Placemaking needs to be at the centre of development, says Greater Manchester mayor

Politics and development should be more focused on place says Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.

2 years 3 months ago
Hundreds gather in Salford at Construction Summit North

The fifth Construction Summit North is taking place today in Greater Manchester.

2 years 3 months ago
Striking a balance between local and national infrastructure planning

In the south west of England careful planning will be needed to ensure that top tier infrastructure projects don't cast the rest of the region’s projects into shadow.

3 years 3 months ago