Infrastructure - Communications

The Planning Inspectorate has opened up the registration for interested parties to take part in the examination of a development consent order (DCO) application for an electricity line in Shropshire.

A round-up of responses to Chancellor Philip Hammond's announcement of new funding for roads and transport, and for digital infrastructure.

Moves to significantly increase spending on infrastructure and legislation for a Scottish National Investment Bank that will play a key role in the initiative were both highlighted as the government announced its priorities for the year ahead.