The leader of North Hertfordshire council has hit out at the government decision to back expansion plans at Luton Airport, saying that it “flies in the face of public opposition and completely ignores the climate emergency”.
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National Infrastructure Assessment says consistent policy needed now
Improving UK infrastructure to drive economic growth and meet climate goals is both achievable and affordable – if the government makes the right policy decisions now, the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has said.
Farrans wins Phase 1 of £100M Leeds Bradford Airport regeneration
Farrans Construction has been appointed as the contractor to deliver Phase 1 of the £100M Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) expansion.
Work starts on major Polish airport scheme to be delivered by 2028
Work has started on the site of a new airport and transport hub in Poland billed as "the largest transport investment in Europe".
Stansted Airport expansion and Bristol Airport £60M enhancement move forward
Stansted Airport seems set to have its terminal expansion plans approved while Bristol Airport is commencing on a £60M enhancement project.
Hunt begins for company to reopen, operate and develop Doncaster Sheffield Airport
City of Doncaster Council is surging ahead with its plan to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) by launching procurement for a company to bring it back into operation.
Gatwick begins procurement for fresh £60M design framework agreement
London Gatwick Airport (LGA) has launched a tender notice for a new £60M design framework agreement covering a number of civil and structural disciplines.
Proposed changes to the planning regime are evolutionary not revolutionary
The government has launched a consultation about implementing the "Action Plan", which it issued in February, to make improvements to the nationally significant infrastructure planning regime.
High biodiversity credit price sets the scene for a planning revolution
At the end of July, government announced the price list for statutory biodiversity credits and they are pretty eyewatering – but what lies behind this and what are the implications?
Gatwick’s £2.2bn plan to use second runway accepted for examination by Planning Insepctorate
London Gatwick Airport’s planning application to bring its existing northern runway into routine use has been accepted for detailed examination by the Planning Inspectorate.