
- Role: Political Communications Specialist
- Company: Built Environment Communications Group
- Field: Public Consultation + Political Engagement
- Call: 0161 359 4104
- Email: Iain.roberts@becg.com
Northern timetable: a long way from integrated public transport
Northern Rail's new timetable comes into force on 20 May 2018. What does it tell us about integrated public transport and the Northern Powerhouse?
The Barrow question: is the Northern Powerhouse for towns too?
The Northern Powerhouse is all about cities, but what is the vision for towns like Barrow-in-Furness?
Northern skills: why the Powerhouse is struggling on education
The Northern Powerhouse is built on two pillars. One of them, transport infrastructure, gets a lot of attention. The other, skills and education, is often an afterthought.
The Prezza and Hezza Show: Northern Powerhouse conference
Lord Michael Heseltine and John Prescott were the star turns at the New Statesman Northern Powerhouse conference on Thursday.
Cycling in Winter: can pedal power be a year-round travel option?
Cycling sceptics predicted empty cycle paths in winter. Were they right?
Will they use it the way we expect?
There are plenty of examples of ideas that seemed great but really didn't work as expected. Can good consultation avoid the pitfalls?
What the 25 Year Environment Plan means for housebuilders
The Government's 25 year plan for the environment has important news for housebuilders.
What Chris Boardman’s Made to Move report really means for Greater Manchester
Chris Boardman's cycling and walking report was published last Friday - but does it contain anything new?
Andy Burnham’s rail station failure is bad news for GMSF
Andy Burnham's bid to take ownership of 97 stations was rejected, and it may cause real problems for the GMSF.
Burnham pushes GM Transport but station failure casts a shadow
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham made a big speech on transport today. You can read it here and read the Place North West report here. Burnham is setting up...