- Extra expertise at the Treasury to help government kickstart
economic growth to deliver an economy that works for working
people – and rewards working people.
- Comes as part of government commitment to create conditions
to attract long-term private sector investment into UK
infrastructure, including landmark planning reforms and backing
of a third runway at Heathrow
Leading planning lawyer Catherine Howard has been appointed to
advise Chancellor to help drive through the
next phase of the government's planning reforms with new Housing
Secretary, , to ‘get Britain building.'
The Chancellor has vowed that the Autumn Budget will focus on
building an economy that works for working people by taking
action to reduce inflation, keep a grip on the public finances
and kickstart economic growth.
With the Planning and Infrastructure Bill going through
Parliament and barriers to private investment being torn down,
the Chancellor is pushing ahead to create the conditions to
secure vital long-term investments in UK infrastructure and
support Britain's economic renewal.
Specialising in major infrastructure projects, Catherine is
currently a Partner at Herbert Freehills Kramer LLP, with expertise
in Development Consent Orders which provide planning permission
for nationally significant infrastructure projects, environmental
regulation, and Judicial Reviews.
Chancellor of the Exchequer, , said:
I am determined we do what it takes to get Britain building,
unlock private investment and deliver an economy that works for
working people – and rewards working people.
I look forward to working with Catherine to deliver this.
Catherine Howard said:
It is a privilege to take on this position as the Chancellor's
Infrastructure and Planning Adviser, helping the government to
achieve a step-change in how we deliver major infrastructure and
housing.
With the right framework in place, good decision-making can
enable swift progress - improving our natural environment and
supporting the government's Growth Mission. The Planning and
Infrastructure Bill makes major strides towards this goal. I look
forward to working with stakeholders to consider how we build on
this important agenda.
Catherine will initially work up to four days a week on an unpaid
basis, until the Autumn Budget.
Established processes for the declaration and management of
interests have been followed in respect of this appointment.
Catherine has confirmed she has not taken part in any political
activity in the last five years.
The Terms of Reference for this appointment can be found here:
Terms of Reference
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