CIHT are currently working on a number of consultations.

 

Building our industrial strategy

The Government has released its draft Industrial Strategy for consultation. “Its objective is to improve living standards and economic growth by increasing productivity and driving growth across the whole country.” The strategy contains 10 pillars to help the UK “make long-term decisions about our economic future.” These pillars include: Investing in science, research and innovation; developing skills; upgrading infrastructure & improving procurement.

CIHT are making a joint response with the Royal Academy of Engineers and partners. To view the strategy click here. The Deadline for submissions is 14 April 2017.

 

Fixing our broken housing market

The Government has released a white paper sets out government’s plans to boost the supply of new homes in England. As part of the paper the government will be consulting on changes to planning policy and legislation on planning for housing, sustainable development and the environment.  Deadline for submissions is 2 May 2017.

 

Heathrow expansion: draft Airports National Policy Statement

The Government are seeking views on the draft Airports National Policy Statement.

This statement sets out the need for additional capacity in the South East of England, examines the planning policy framework and makes the case for a north-west runway at Heathrow Airport, the preferred option.  Deadline for submissions 25 May 2017.