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Scottish utilities unite to deliver record infrastructure investments

Major utilities operators in Scotland - ScottishPower, SSE, Scottish Water and Openreach – have joined up to set out their collective ambitions for a record Scottish infrastructure investment. 

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Consultation on plans to speed up electricity network connections process

The government has launched a consultation on proposals to use powers under the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 to reform the process for managing demand-side connections to the electricity network to accelerate electricity network connections to meet strategic demand.

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NISTA infrastructure pipeline sees value of planned work above £700 billion

The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority’s (NISTA) updated pipeline of work for the next decade puts the value of work at £718 billion. That is an increase from the £530 billion earmarked last year for 780 schemes.

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No clarity on how Northern Powerhouse Rail will benefit North, says NAO

The government has not been clear enough in setting out how its plans for the £45 billion Northern Powerhouse Rail will benefit economic growth, the National Audit Office has said in a report.

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Court rejects judicial review petition

The Scottish Court of session has rejected a petition for judicial review of a Scottish Government permission for a pylon construction project across southern Scotland to proceed.

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New issue of Construction Law arrives with subscribers

The latest issue of Construction Law will be landing on the desks of subscribers shortly, with its enviable mix of expert comment and analysis on the most important legal and procurement issues facing the industry. Anyone interested in taking out a new subscription should visit our website - www.constructionlaw.uk.com - for instructions.

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Housing Associations hit record reinvestment despite economic pressures

Reinvestment in new and existing homes by housing associations reached record levels despite mounting costs, according to the annual Value for Money report published by the Regulator of Social Housing. 

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Government advice issued on Scottish Local Development Plans

Advice has been issued by the Scottish government that sets out agreed actions for key stakeholders and clarifies how Local Development Plans (LDP) guidance should be applied.

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Funding from planning agreements left idle in council accounts

Funding provided as part of planning agreements for new homes intended for improvements to local infrastructure and amenities left idle in council accounts.

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NHS using ‘true alliance model’ for new hospital construction

The NHS has selected 10 construction firms to deliver 11 new healthcare facilities under the £37 billion New Hospitals Programme that has been described as a ‘true alliance model’.

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