Breaking the Cycle - Unlocking infrastructure investment

• Purposeful Finance Commission says a huge decline in approval times for housing and infrastructure projects is due to an increased regulatory burden 
• Regulatory approach to implementation of the Building Safety Act adds up to 18 months to development timelines, compounding existing problems 
• New investment heatmap showcases which local areas have succeeded in attracting infrastructure investment

Almost half of local authorities (46%) across the UK saw a decline in infrastructure investment between 2018 and 2022, according to a new report published today. By 2022, these communities were receiving 16% less investment than they were in 2018.