Ahead of the appointment of a new Prime Minister, civil engineering contractors call on the Government to prioritise infrastructure to secure economic growth for the long term. The first 100 days of a new government are vital in setting the tone and direction of the next political term. CECA recognises the challenges facing the UK
The Government has unveiled new plans for areas across Oxford-Cambridge Arc and West of England today to boost productivity and economic growth. The new strategies set out a plan to back businesses in each area, boosting people’s earning power while creating high-quality, well paid jobs. Demonstrating the unique strengths of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc area and
If you are an organisation which engages tradespeople, either directly or through an agency, who work via a personal services company (PSC), or a tradesperson working on that basis, then you should be aware that significant reforms to the off payroll working rules – more commonly known as IR35 – are being introduced in April
New rules for off-payroll working, due to come into effect from 6 April 2020, are to affect approximately 20,000 agencies who provide workers to medium and large-sized organisations. The off-payroll working rules have been in place since 2000 to ensure fairness between individuals who work in a similar way. They are designed to ensure that
The Government has announced that twelve projects are to receive £37 million to transform electric chargepoint infrastructure, and to support the creation of innovations including wireless charging technologies. Innovations set to receive investment include solar-powered forecourts, underground charging systems, and electric vehicle wireless charging systems. The news comes on the anniversary on the Government’s Road
CECA will be using the next few months to think about what industry needs from Government to deliver the world-class infrastructure needed to drive growth across the UK. This Autumn, we anticipate the publication from Government of a Spending Review, which will set out the areas in which investment of public money will focus. Usually
Civils contractors today welcomed the publication of a National Policy Statement for Geological Disposal Infrastructure which helps ensure that nuclear power remains a key part of our energy mix. The NPS sets out the need for world class geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste in England, and the Government’s approach to delivering it. Commenting,
Civil engineering contractors today welcomed the publication of the Transport Committee’s report Local roads funding and maintenance: filling the gap which addresses once and for all the extreme state of disrepair of the English local road network. The report focused on four key themes: the deterioration of local roads; their safety; funding; and the reporting
Civils contractors today called on the UK Government to establish a ‘clearing house’ for frameworks to check they are fair and do not overlap. The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has said that recent years have seen a proliferation of frameworks on a national, regional and local level, bringing increased costs for contractors and ultimately
We are pleased to announce that Caroline Compton-James has been elected Chair of the CECA Public Affairs Group. Caroline takes over from industry stalwart Malcolm Stephen, the Group’s founding Chair, who has worked with its members to generate a regular programme of engagement since 2014. She is looking forward to leading the group as it
