Patron Roundtable with Andy Lord, Commissioner of Transport for London
We were pleased to welcome Andy Lord, Commissioner of Transport for London as guest speaker at our recent Patron Member roundtable lunch, hosted by LCCI CEO Karim Fatehi OBE.
LCCI has a rich history of calling for and supporting the development of London’s Transport and Infrastructure to support the greater good of both the London and national economy. Our work includes pressing for London’s development as a leading world city in sustainable transport and planning.
As London’s key hub for the business community, membership offers a variety of opportunities to network and raise your business’ profile. Our members in the transport and infrastructure sector include household names Gatwick, Stansted, Thames Freeport, and Heathrow amongst others.
We were pleased to welcome Andy Lord, Commissioner of Transport for London as guest speaker at our recent Patron Member roundtable lunch, hosted by LCCI CEO Karim Fatehi OBE.
In response to the Government’s call for evidence on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill which is currently passing through Parliament, LCCI has prepared the attached submission outlining our recommendations on how the Bill can be enhanced to deliver a more efficient, predictable, and business-responsive planning system.
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has again called on the government to approve London Luton Airport’s Development Consent Order (DCO) in order to expand London Luton Airport.
The reassertion of support follows an open letter signed by LCCI, Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce and 139 businesses addressed to both the Chancellor and the Business Secretary in December.
LCCI welcomes government-industry funding for green aerospace projects. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has announced over £100 million of funding for cutting-edge aerospace research and development projects. This funding will be critical if the UK is to sustainably future-proof the aviation sector and achieve Net Zero
A green and global city like London cannot thrive in poor air quality. LCCI has always supported initiatives that boost trade and tourism in London while recognising the need to remain sustainable. In the light of this latest decision, we will work closely with the Mayor of London to ensure an effective ULEZ expansion whilst ensuring businesses continue to remain efficient and profitable.
LCCI’s Connected, Liveable London business group brings together professionals from the construction, property, transport, and other infrastructure sectors too. The Committee, chaired by Natalie Chapman of Logistics UK, seeks to influence stakeholders on the need for more connected and coordinated planning and transport systems. We are committed to tackling issues relating to Aviation, Rail, Road and River. Transport focused businesses have the opportunity to join the debate.
We run over 200 events a year from networking events to private lunches and briefings with industry leaders. We have a dedicated events programme for the Transport and Infrastructure sector to facilitate industry networking, knowledge sharing and collaborations.
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LCCI’s Aviation ‘Green Skies’ Programme explores London’s aviation landscape and how it can become better prepared to meet the challenges of today for the needs of tomorrow and showcases why it is so vital that aviation becomes sustainable, given its importance to the UK economy.
The Connected London Committee seeks to provide thought leadership and positively influence stakeholders on the need for more connected and coordinated planning and transport systems necessary for the future development of London. Its work includes pressing for London’s development as a leading world city in sustainable transport and planning.