Infrastructure - Communications

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford this week set out his administration’s programme for the next five years – one which is stacked with green commitments.

The government has proposed extending permitted development rights (PDR) in England for mobile phone masts so that they can be upgraded for 5G and to improve coverage in rural areas.

A round-up of planning news in Scotland: 30 January-5 February, 2021

The heads of terms for a growth deal for Mid Wales have been signed by the Welsh and UK government and the region’s local authorities, while the financial arrangements for £700 million investment in the Tay Cities region has been reached.