Lower Thames crossing plans published for consultation

Lower Thames crossing plans published for consultation

Plans for a new Thames road crossing linking Kent and Essex have been published for consultation.

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Report recommends spending freedom for London boroughs

Report recommends spending freedom for London boroughs

16 May 2013

'Centrally imposed constraints' on a funding mechanism pioneered in the US should be removed to allow London boroughs to invest in infrastructure and drive regeneration schemes, a report has concluded.

 
 
'Little' evidence HS2 will rebalance economy, says watchdog

'Little' evidence HS2 will rebalance economy, says watchdog

16 May 2013

The business case for the HS2 high-speed rail project contains 'little' supporting evidence to prove that the link will help to rebalance the economy by boosting regional economic growth, according to a report by the public spending watchdog.

 
 
Crossrail Two consultation begins

Crossrail Two consultation begins

14 May 2013

A consultation on a second Crossrail line running between south-west and north-east London has been launched today.

 
 

Plans for university campus next to Olympic Park collapse

08 May 2013

Controversial plans to build a university campus on an existing housing estate site next to the Olympic Park in east London have been scrapped after talks between the scheme's promoters and the local council broke down.

 
 
Pickles approves Northampton CPO

Pickles approves Northampton CPO

07 May 2013

Plans for a mixed-use development in Northampton's enterprise zone have moved forward after the secretary of state approved a compulsory purchase order (CPO) necessary for the plans.

 
 
Towns share DCLG high street reward cash

Towns share DCLG high street reward cash

07 May 2013

Seven towns have been selected to receive a share of a £1 million fund to reward areas delivering successful plans to revitalise their high streets, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has announced.

 
 
Masterplan for 3,500-home London scheme submitted

Masterplan for 3,500-home London scheme submitted

03 May 2013

A masterplan for a 3,500-home scheme on the River Thames opposite Canary Wharf has been submitted to the London Borough of Lewisham for approval.

 
 
Judge backs compulsory purchase of disused theme park

Judge backs compulsory purchase of disused theme park

03 May 2013

Thanet District Council's decision to obtain a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for Margate's disused Dreamland theme park, in order to further its plans to rejuvenate the Kent seaside town, has won the backing of the High Court.

 
 

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