UK Government Unveils - National Infrastructure Strategy

21 June 2025

£9bn Annual Investment to Transform Schools, Hospitals, and More

The UK government has laid out a bold plan to rejuvenate the nation’s infrastructure with a £725bn investment over the next 10 years. This unprecedented strategy promises to address key areas of public concern, ensuring long-term stability and growth.

Key Highlights

  • £9bn Annual Commitment: Funds earmarked for repairing schools, hospitals, courts, and prisons.
  • £6bn for Hospitals: Focused on fixing critical issues, including crumbling reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).
  • £3bn for Schools: Dedicated to upgrading educational facilities across England.
  • £600m for Courts and Prisons: Enhancing safety, security, and infrastructure.
  • £1bn for Roads: Addressing the state of UK roads, bridges, and flyovers.
  • £590m for Lower Thames Crossing: Initiating work on this significant project.
  • £16bn for Housing: Building 500,000 new homes through a National Housing Bank.

What Does This Mean for the country?

The Government proposes that the strategy will deliver tangible improvements to everyday life, renewing local roads and high streets, and making communities more vibrant and liveable. Key projects like the Lower Thames Crossing and extensive housing initiatives highlight the government’s commitment to both urban and rural development.

Ministerial Vision

Darren Jones, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, expressed optimism, stating: “Done properly, it will result in tangible improvements to the fabric of our country, our local roads and high streets renewed so communities are even better places to live.”

Next Steps

As outlined in the strategy, the government will launch a detailed project “pipeline” next month, providing updates every six months to ensure transparency and clarity for businesses and investors.

Impact on Guildford.

A large amount of the proposed investment is for areas outside the the South East of england.  There is commitment to a major rebuild of Frimley Park Hospital whic is suffering from RAAC related issues.  It will be interesting to see if the detailed plans show any further schemes affecting the local area.

See the full strategy at link below.

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