Exclusive: Devolution in the NHS can help transform the estate, but only if leaders are empowered to take the big decisions, a panel of experts agreed at a Partnerships Bulletin roundtable.

The Saudi Arabia government is seeking technical advisors for upcoming water projects, including PPPs.

Public authorities in South Wales are seeking a consultant to look at the feasibility of installing electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the region.

The New Zealand government has established a partnership that will fund roads and wastewater infrastructure to support housing delivery.

The Czech government has shortlisted four consortia for a €275m road PPP.

The risk allocation in the Dutch A15 highway project has caused a consortium to withdraw its tender.

Durham Building Schools for the Future has been refinanced in conjunction with the transition of the scheme’s facilities management services following the collapse of Carillion in January.

Contractor Wates has announced the appointment of a new chief financial officer (CFO).

Further details have emerged on the development of extra-care housing under a framework agreement in south-western England.

A city in north-western Germany has issued a contract notice for a civic PPP.

The Israeli government is considering the PPP model to deliver a section of a highway project.

The chair of the Commons public accounts committee has written to the comptroller and auditor general to undertake an investigation into the Crossrail project.

Jo Johnson has quit his post as Minister of State for Transportation over the government’s handling of Brexit.