National Infrastructure Commission
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| April 2025 | The National Infrastructure Commission was superseded by the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), concluding its decade-long period of operation. |
| April 1 2025 | NISTA established as a joint unit of the Treasury and Cabinet Office, with Darren Jones as the responsible minister. |
| October 2024 | Sir John Armitt's chairmanship extended by six months to oversee development of a 10-year strategy and NISTA's creation. |
| May 2024 | Labour Party announces plans to merge the Commission with the Infrastructure and Projects Authority, creating the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA). |
| October 2023 | The National Infrastructure Commission published its second National Infrastructure Assessment, continuing its role of providing strategic recommendations for the UK's long-term infrastructure development. |
| October 2023 | Michèle Dix is appointed to the National Infrastructure Commission. |
| January 2023 | Julia Prescot is appointed deputy chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, a role she will serve through January 2027. |
| April 2022 | Professor Jim Hall is appointed to the National Infrastructure Commission. |
| April 2022 | Neale Coleman receives a five-year reappointment to the National Infrastructure Commission. |
| April 2022 | Andy Green receives a five-year reappointment to the National Infrastructure Commission. |
| April 2022 | Julia Prescot receives a five-year reappointment to the National Infrastructure Commission. |
| April 2022 | Kate Willard is appointed to the National Infrastructure Commission. |
| April 2022 | Nick Winser is appointed to the National Infrastructure Commission. |
| April 2022 | David Fisk steps down as a commissioner. |
| December 2020 | The National Infrastructure Commission published the Rail Needs Assessment for the Midlands and the North, presenting five investment packages and three budget options for rail infrastructure improvements in these regions. |
| September 2020 | Professor Sir Tim Besley receives a five-year appointment to the National Infrastructure Commission. |
| September 2020 | Sadie Morgan receives a five-year appointment to the National Infrastructure Commission. |
| May 2020 | The National Infrastructure Commission published a comprehensive study on infrastructure resilience titled 'Anticipate, React, Recover: Resilient infrastructure systems'. The report provided a new framework for supporting infrastructure sectors, recommending transparent service standards, stress testing for major incidents, and clearer investment guidance for long-term infrastructure resilience. |
| March 2020 | Dame Kate Barker steps down as a commissioner. |
| October 2019 | Published the 'Strategic investment and public confidence' report, recommending new regulatory powers to ensure utility investments in sustainable infrastructure and meet the UK's zero emissions target by 2050. |
| April 2019 | National Infrastructure Commission published the 'Better Delivery: the challenge for freight' study, which analyzed actions to improve UK's freight networks, focusing on addressing growing delivery demands while reducing congestion and environmental impact. |
| October 2018 | The UK government commissioned the National Infrastructure Commission to conduct a study into regulation of energy, telecoms, and water industries, focusing on investment and innovation. |
| July 2018 | The National Infrastructure Commission published its first National Infrastructure Assessment, examining the UK's economic infrastructure needs up to 2050 and providing recommendations for transport, low carbon energy, digital networks, recycling, and infrastructure financing. |
| April 2018 | The National Infrastructure Commission published a comprehensive study on addressing England's water supply challenges, providing strategic advice for long-term water infrastructure resilience ahead of the National Infrastructure Assessment. |
| December 2017 | Lord Adonis resigns as chair, citing concerns over Brexit, and is replaced by former deputy chair Sir John Armitt. |
| April 2017 | Lord Adonis and Sir John Armitt confirmed as permanent chair and deputy chair, respectively. Four new commissioners (Dame Kate Barker, David Fisk, Andy Green and Julia Prescot) appointed. |
| January 2017 | Established as an executive agency of HM Treasury, formalizing its role in national infrastructure planning and assessment. |
| 2015 | The National Infrastructure Commission was inaugurated, tasked with providing expert infrastructure advice to the UK Government. |
| October 2015 | National Infrastructure Commission established, with Chancellor George Osborne appointing Lord Adonis as interim chairman. |
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