95% of Levelling Up Fund projects running late, highlighting need for stronger local capacity

The UK government has released a detailed report evaluating the Levelling Up Fund, revealing notable challenges in delivering local infrastructure projects with the vast majority behind schedule. The post 95% of Levelling Up Fund projects running late, highlighting need for stronger local capacity appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Project 3 submits plans to overhaul listed Manchester market halls

The Architects’ JournalProject 3 submits plans to overhaul listed Manchester market halls Project 3 Architects has submitted plans to transform two Grade II-listed market halls in Manchester into tech and digital start-up buildings, with the help of a £17.5 million Levelling Up Fund grant The post Project 3 submits plans to overhaul listed Manchester market halls appeared first on The Architects’ JournalAnna Highfield

Devon relief road in limbo as costs double and Levelling Up bid is rejected

A planned relief road in Devon is currently in limbo after its cost estimate has nearly doubled and the local council had its bid for Levelling Up funds rejected. The post Devon relief road in limbo as costs double and Levelling Up bid is rejected appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Etruscan Square development scheme backed by Levelling Up fund submits planning application

Marrons has submitted a planning application for the Etruscan Square development, supported by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and £20m from the government's Levelling Up Fund. The post Etruscan Square development scheme backed by Levelling Up fund submits planning application appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

Local Authorities: What’s next after a successful Levelling Up Fund bid?

Councils learnt last week whether their Levelling Up Fund Round 2 bid was successful. The post Local Authorities: What’s next after a successful Levelling Up Fund bid? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Levelling down: Boris Johnson is set to spend less on English regional development than previous Tory governments - Written by Michael Goodier and Published by New Statesman

Most English regions are set to receive less funding for regional development than they did under David Cameron or Theresa May, despite levelling up being the flagship policy of Boris Johnson’s government.