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A range of measures launched which will improve communities’ infrastructure, champion neighbourhood design and support walking and cycling to boost health and wellbeing.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Strong support in consultation for guidance published today to benefit students with SEND.
Employment Tribunal decision.
New life is being breathed into an old oak tree which had to be taken down for safety reasons as work began to tackle a congested traffic junction.
Highways England Strategic Design Panel publishes its fourth progress and recommendations report
The Department for Levelling Up is granting £1.59 million to a Local Government Association scheme to help councils recruit and develop more skilled planners.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A new national design code meaning areas are beautiful, well-designed and locally-led is being tested across 14 areas in England.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Thousands of new homes and jobs will be created in beautiful, green neighbourhoods across England, supported by £15 million government funding for garden communities.
Government introduces plans to transform struggling towns and cities, supporting local leaders to take back control of regeneration.
Five hospitals constructed mostly using reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) will be rebuilt by 2030 as part of the New Hospital Programme.
Work to change the way that traffic approaches the Port of Dover will begin tonight (26 March)
To mark the first anniversary of Brexit, the government unveils new designs for driving licences and number plates without the EU flag.
The award for Best Masterplan & Placemaking at the Housing Design Awards has gone to Q Developments for their housing scheme in Alfold, Surrey.
Money will be made available to improve cyclist safety and the design and layout of roads at locations across the country.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
RAIB has today released its report into a freight train derailment at Lewisham, south-east London, on 24 January 2017.
We are holding an event about HS2’s plans to relocate the Calvert railway sidings.
New pictures showing how the Dartford Crossing will look after the introduction of Dart Charge have been released today by the Highways Agency.
Statement by Andrew Stunell on publication plans for unpublished research reports
Plan includes an end to the sale of all new conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2040 and a new Clean Air Fund
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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