{"id":4344,"date":"2020-07-07T17:51:10","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T17:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.georgehay.co.uk\/blogs\/?p=4344"},"modified":"2023-11-17T16:48:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T16:48:35","slug":"project-speed-accelerate-economic-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgehay.co.uk\/blogs\/2020\/07\/project-speed-accelerate-economic-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Project Speed\u2019 to accelerate economic recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As we now look toward the second half of a year unlike any we have known before, the Government has published details of \u2018Project Speed\u2019. The programme is part of its commitment to rebuild the economy after the Coronavirus crisis.<\/p>\n<p>A new taskforce, led by the Chancellor, will implement radical reforms and work to \u2018build better, build greener and build faster\u2019, accelerating infrastructure projects across the UK, creating jobs, improving connectivity and confronting yet unresolved challenges.<\/p>\n<h5>Capital investments to accelerate infrastructure projects<\/h5>\n<p>Key to accelerating works on schools, hospitals, road and rail, the Government are bringing forward \u00a35bn of capital investment, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a31.5bn to improve patient care\/hospital maintenance etc.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3100m to progress ongoing road projects<\/li>\n<li>\u00a31bn to begin the \u2018school rebuilding programme\u2019<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3760m to undertake repairs\/upgrades to schools and FE colleges<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3142m on upgrades to and maintenance of courts<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3900m for local growth projects, i.e. regeneration of key sites<\/li>\n<li>\u00a396m to accelerate town centre\/high street development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Reforms to the UK planning system<\/h5>\n<p>The Government will make significant changes to the UK planning system. The intention is to reduce the amount of \u2018red tape\u2019 currently hindering some developments and kickstart the construction industry.<\/p>\n<p>The new regulations will offer new freedoms in respect of the utilisation of buildings and land.<\/p>\n<p>Repurposing of commercial premises should become easier and builders will benefit from certain relaxations of planning application rules.\u00a0In addition, property owners looking to build additional space above a property will have the freedom to do so, subject to certain conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Funding for affordable housing will be increased, whilst greater consideration will be given to how Government-owned land is managed.<\/p>\n<p>A policy paper, outlining the various changes slated for September, will be published in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Read the Government\u2019s press release about &#8216;Project Speed&#8217; in full, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/pm-a-new-deal-for-britain\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Information correct at time of writing (07\/07\/2020). Visit our \u2018Adapt, Rebuild &amp; Recover\u2019 Hub for more useful Coronavirus-related content, designed to help your business navigate the new challenges ahead.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we now look toward the second half of a year unlike any we have known before, the Government has published details of \u2018Project Speed\u2019. 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