POLICY & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS.
REPRESENTING OUR MEMBERS
AT THE HEART OF GOVERNMENT.
POLICY & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
We draw on our members’ expertise and knowledge to respond to consultations and positively contribute to the political debate.
Our practical approach means we’re ideal partners for government, working at the heart of policy-making for the benefit of infrastructure. On behalf of our members, we champion infrastructure at every level – from Westminster to the metro-mayors and everyone in between.
Our groups provide a forum for members to share their views and experiences and influence our thinking. The APPG on Building Communities promotes the social value that infrastructure delivers to our communities and how this contributes to the success of our economy.
We produce reports to share our members’ thought-leadership, consultation responses to inform government policy and member-only briefings on political and economic matters of note.
ROADS
Our road network is probably our most important public asset with almost all journeys touching a road at some point. It is vital for the movement of goods and people and both a facilitator and driver of economic performance.
RAIL
Projects to increase connectivity and capacity, including HS2 and Northern Powerhouse rail, will introduce a step-change in one of our oldest forms of public transport. As well as a proud heritage, the UK also has a dynamic rail future.
MAJOR PROJECTS
The issues which affect the planning and delivery of mega-projects like Thames Tideway, HS2 and the Heathrow expansion – from skills shortages to financing and funding issues via productivity.
SUSTAINABILITY
The next generation of infrastructure will need to focus on sustainability at its core and be delivered within the framework of environmental net-gain. Infrastructure has to be sustainable in both its design and delivery.
WATER
A critical national resource, those who play a role in providing the UK with water bear a huge responsibility. Infrastructure plays a key role in ensuring a plentiful and safe supply of water across the country.
PROPERTY
We need innovative solutions to our national housing crisis to find new ways to ensure everyone can live in a clean, safe, affordable and sustainable home and build the 300,000 homes a year that are required to meet demand.
Airports & Ports
While different areas in their own rights, there are connecting issues that affect both ports and airports including connectivity, air quality and returns on major project investment.
English regions
Our regional groups engage local stakeholders in London & South East, the Midlands, North West and Northern regions.
Devolved nations
Our national groups engage local stakeholders and government in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
REPORTS
Funding Roads for the Future
Creating a more sustainable road network fit for future purpose.
Unlocking Housing
Report argues for good design and placemaking to solve the housing crisis.
Scrapping the Levy
ACE analysis into CIL spending by local councils in England and Wales.
How can we accelerate the delivery of a sustainable built environment?
ACE discussion paper.
RESPONSES
Autumn Budget 2018: ACE Submission
ACE submission to HM Treasury in advance of the Autumn Budget 2018.
Inquiry into local roads funding and governance
ACE response to Transport Select Committee inquiry.
Major Projects Management response
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee consultation.
New Approach to Building
ACE response on a "platform approach to design for manufacture and assembly".
MEMBER-ONLY BRIEFINGS
Brexit Webinar FAQs
FAQs following ACE webinars on 17 and 31 January 2019 (updated).
Spring Statement 2019
Explores announcements on public spending, infrastructure and housing.
Brexit Preparations - Oct 2019
Latest Brexit briefing on preparations to make in October 2019.
Spending Review 2019
Member-only briefing on Government's spending plans for year ahead.
Julian Francis
Director of External Affairs
Julian leads the creation of policy and government engagement strategy at ACE.
jfrancis@acenet.co.uk
020 7227 1894
Gareth Lonie
Policy Executive
Gareth assists with the development of policy and political activity within ACE.
glonie@acenet.co.uk
020 7227 1251
Queen's Speech likely to usher in more political uncertainty
HS2, rail franchising, devolution and the environment of most interest to ACE members writes Julian Francis.
ACE comments on spending review
Commitment to "infrastructure revolution" welcomed.
One-year spending review is light on facts
Julian Francis on why a lightweight statement needs more meat.