Transport News

Heathrow economic case 'flawed'

The government's economic case for expanding Heathrow airport is flawed and should be independently reviewed, according to a new report.

Crossrail on track after Royal Assent

Work on Crossrail, the largest addition to the transport network in London and the South East for more than 50 years, is to get underway after the Crossrail Bill received Royal Assent last night.

Brown in sticky situation over Heathrow

An anti-Heathrow expansion campaigner has attempted to superglue himself to prime minister Gordon Brown at an awards ceremony in Downing Street last night.

Shop test low on impact

Critics complain that uncertainty over a competition test leaves them lacking essential detail on the full implications of the government's revised retail planning policy, explains Vicki Shiel.

Bell on ... top talents for transport

Ten years ago and two hours into my new job with the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) I was giving evidence before the Commons transport select committee, of which Gwyneth Dunwoody was the co-chair.

Legal report

Model conditions flag up planning remediation role

The adventurer returns

Globetrotting planning troubleshooter Paul Nichols is back home and relishing taking the helm at a regional arm of one of the UK's most high-profile consultancy operations, Ben Lee reports.