I wrote a short blog on the subject of car dependency in 2021. Given the news today re a potential Road User Charge in Cardiff I thought a brief update would be in order... I know that fuel duties and vehicle excise duties raise about £32BN each year for HM Treasury...and that roads can provide … Continue reading Cars, Congestion, Health and Road Pricing…
Category: E-Shopping
WG National Development Framework – some quick reflections…
In August this year, Welsh Government (WG) published its National Development Framework[i] (NDF) for consultation (which is designed to complement and provide more spatial priorities for Planning Policy Wales PPW published in 2018[ii]). There is much to applaud – especially the emphasis on Transit Oriented Development (see Policy 1 - Sustainable Urban Growth) and the … Continue reading WG National Development Framework – some quick reflections…
E-Shopping: thoughts from 1999
As an antidote to the current dismal news feed can I share an article I wrote in 1999 whilst working with PA Consulting. Its about my then, perhaps, slightly naïve views of internet shopping, home delivery and the high street. Some of my predictions have come to pass, some not! I cant believe its 20 … Continue reading E-Shopping: thoughts from 1999
Mark Barry 