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Catherine Howard Leads UK Infrastructure Reforms Amid Legislative Debate

9/13/2025

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Catherine Howard has been appointed as the planning and infrastructure adviser to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, focusing on infrastructure delivery reforms in Britain.
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill (PIB) aims to streamline processes for National Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
Key reforms include changes to pre-application consultation requirements and a national scheme for planning applications.
Local authorities will assess project impacts through Local Impact Reports.
The bill is under debate in the House of Lords, with royal assent expected soon.

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Catherine Howard has been appointed as the planning and infrastructure adviser to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, focusing on infrastructure delivery reforms in Britain.
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill (PIB) aims to streamline processes for National Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
Key reforms include changes to pre-application consultation requirements and a national scheme for planning applications.
Local authorities will assess project impacts through Local Impact Reports.
The bill is under debate in the House of Lords, with royal assent expected soon.