Regional Centre of Excellence
Western Gateway STB is pleased to be working with Homes England, National Highways, Active Travel England and other key stakeholders to consider best locations for new housing developments – and ensure the current transport infrastructure will meet the increased demand (especially along key corridors such as the M5). Check back for more information as things develop.
Regional Centre of Excellence
As regions across the UK grapple with growing interdependent challenges such as housing provision, climate change, and competing demands on land, the need for a coordinated, evidence-based approach to transport and land use planning is becoming increasingly urgent. We have:
- Created a new Regional Centre of Excellence website for approved access to share best practices and any useful information
- Developed a regional spatial planning tool to bring together geographic data, policy considerations and an assessment of connectivity to essential services. This single accessible platform guides allocation and assessment of potential sites for new housing within our region.
- Produced various guidance for authorities including Interchange and Social Value, establishing common standards across the region.
