Construction workers who are in possession of a CSCS card in London, will be pleased to know about new construction plans in place for the London South Bank and Milton Keynes areas.  These two areas are the front runners in a new government scheme which allows local businesses to increase development by drawing up official plans.  

Other areas in this scheme include London’s West End, the Bankside, the Trafford Park area in Manchester and Innovation Park in Liverpool.  This is sure to lead to an increased number of construction related jobs in London and other big cities in the UK.

Neighbourhood Development Orders

‘Neighbourhood Development Orders’ is the name given to the proposed project.  This literally means that residents and businesses will be able to have their say on new construction projects in their local area.  The orders aim is not to restrict development but rather to increase it.  One of the main areas that is specifically being focused on is the Bankside – the area around the Tate Modern.  There is also an expected £215 million being spent on increasing the size of the Tate.

By granting a ‘neighbourhood development order’, the government is allowing local businesses and residents the ability to bypass the local authorities on specific types of planning permission.  With the government aiming to make planning decisions within 12 months of them being submitted, this development scheme is sure to get under way in the very near future.

What Does This Mean For You?

If you have completed your CSCS health, safety and; environment test in London or in any CSCS test centres across the UK, and are now in possession of a CSCS card, you have a very good chance of securing a job when these new development schemes are implemented.  It is unlikely that many people applying for a job without a CSCS card in London will be successful as over 80% of construction companies in the UK now require to see this card before work can begin.

With a large amount of construction projects being considered and expected in the next twelve months, it is fair to believe that this will only be a plus for the construction industry and increase the number of jobs.  With twelve months being the estimated time frame to pass all plans now is the perfect time to apply for your CSCS card in London and ensure you are ready.