Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Keeping London moving, connected, and resilient to secure the capital’s future

Upgrading London’s ageing infrastructure is a critical challenge. As our population grows and we strive to meet ambitious climate targets, ageing transport networks need sustained investment, utility infrastructure requires transformation for net zero, and digital demands are expanding as the need for data centres grows to power the AI revolution.

A new vision for London’s infrastructure delivery

The challenge of modernising London’s infrastructure is complex, and there is no silver bullet that can address this problem. But there is a set of interventions that unlock delivery by:

  • Promoting innovative funding mechanisms – Developing solutions like Land Value Generation to attract private investment.
  • Unlocking private sector expertise – Directing capital and knowledge into publicly funded infrastructure projects.
  • Supporting regulatory reform – Advocating for frameworks that incentivise investment across infrastructure sectors.
  • Providing industry insight – Working with members to identify practical pathways through research and collaboration.
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BusinessLDN, in partnership with our members, has helped to make the case for these solutions through our communications and campaigns; our advocacy and engagement, including with all levels of London government and with key decision-makers; our relationships across all sectors of London’s economy; our policy insights and thought leadership; our member insights and intelligence; and networking events.

What success looks like 

An infrastructure system that works is:

  • Connected – Maintaining world-class transport links.
  • Resilient – Supporting climate targets while ensuring reliable utility services.
  • Innovative – Embracing new funding models and regulatory approaches.
  • Collaborative – Bringing together investors, service providers, regulators, and policymakers.

London must deliver infrastructure that works for everyone, supporting productivity and global competitiveness.

Preparing for the net-zero transition

We’re actively supporting London’s ambitious commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions, focusing on how infrastructure investment can accelerate this transition. Our work explores:

  • Ensuring utility infrastructure adequately supports the net-zero transition.
  • Providing private sector perspectives on grid transformation and energy storage.
  • Identifying opportunities to enhance climate resilience through flood defences and sustainable drainage.
  • Ensuring effective partnership between public and private sectors in infrastructure delivery.

Our track record

Previous work includes:

  • Successfully campaigning for Transport for London to receive a long-term funding settlement and making the case for HS2 to reach Euston.
  • Recommendations for regulatory reform to incentivise infrastructure investment.

Supporting infrastructure innovation

London’s success depends on solving its infrastructure challenge, but the current system remains complex, costly, and often slow to deliver at scale.

We continue advocating for innovative approaches that combine public ambition with private sector expertise and investment.

Our goal is to ensure London maintains world-class infrastructure that supports long-term growth, productivity, and global competitiveness while achieving net zero carbon emissions.