{"id":4858,"date":"2025-10-01T13:09:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T12:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slcrail.com\/?p=4858"},"modified":"2025-10-01T13:09:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T12:09:18","slug":"worcerstershire-parkway-named-in-new-towns-taskforce-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slcrail.com\/worcerstershire-parkway-named-in-new-towns-taskforce-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Worcerstershire Parkway named in New Towns Taskforce report\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The government\u2019s independent New Towns Taskforce report was published this week.<\/p>\n<p>Worcestershire Parkway, a project we supported Worcestershire County Council to conceive, develop, finance and deliver, has been identified as a potential location for a new town.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWorcestershire Parkway presents an opportunity for the government to capitalise on existing transport infrastructure and its strategic location. This development has the potential to create a thriving new community and unlock regional economic growth.\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/68d694b79cb44667f7a1cee7\/New_Towns_Taskforce_Final_Report.pdf\">New Towns Taskforce &#8211; September 2025<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Transport infrastructure is key to unlocking economic growth and meeting housing demand. We\u2019re passionate about supporting our clients to make this happen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The government\u2019s independent New Towns Taskforce report was published this week. Worcestershire Parkway, a project we supported Worcestershire County Council to conceive, develop, finance and deliver, has been identified as a potential location for a new town. \u201cWorcestershire Parkway presents an opportunity for the government to capitalise on existing transport infrastructure and its strategic location. 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