Housing Infrastructure Projects 2020-07-20

2020-07-20

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Peter Bone Con
Northampton North
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The Government are investing in infrastructure to unlock development of new homes. The focus is on major road network funding and fast-tracking building projects.
What infrastructure projects the Government are supporting in (a) Northamptonshire and (b) England to enable more housing to be built? Why can we not get the Isham bypass, which seems held up by red tape, as an excellent project for Prime Minister's Project Speed?
We want to fast-track major building projects in all parts of the country to fuel economic recovery and create jobs. Project Speed is just one part of that. The Department for Transport has prioritised the Isham bypass for major road network funding. Northamptonshire County Council needs to submit an outline business case later this year, which includes amending the route and seeking fresh planning permission and legal orders. Officials from the Department are in touch with the council to discuss how best to proceed.
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