[ Categories ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/tags "Tags") [ Calendar ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/calendar "Calendar") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ Print ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/a66-scheme-update?tmpl=component&print=1&format=print "Print") # A66 Scheme Update [PFK](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) Tuesday, 29 October 2024 926 Hits [ 0 Comments ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/a66-scheme-update#comments) Last week, the campaign group Transport Action Network (TAN) lost its bid to bring a High Court legal challenge over the government's approval of the A66 dualling project. The group argues that the project will lead to an increase of 2.7 million tonnes in carbon emissions. However, Mr. Justice Mould dismissed the challenge, stating that it "does not raise an arguable basis" for claiming that the Secretary of State was incorrect in granting the order. TAN has seven days to appeal the decision, but perhaps a more critical event for the future of the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project is the upcoming Autumn Budget. In July, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh noted the "extremely challenging" financial situation inherited by the government, citing a £22 billion public spending gap, including £2.9 billion in unfunded transport commitments. Tomorrow marks Labour's first Budget in 14 years, to be presented by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who has warned that it will entail "difficult decisions." For local landowners impacted by the A66 dualling project, this journey began in 2017 when plans were first introduced. As we await the implications of the Autumn Budget on the A66 Scheme, we continue to assist our clients in mitigating its impact on their properties and businesses. If you are a landowner affected by this scheme and you would like to discuss this further, please contact our office today at 01768 866 611. ![](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_articles/527/b2ap3_large_A66.jpg) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [×](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) Stay Informed When you subscribe to the blog, we will send you an e-mail when there are new updates on the site so you wouldn't miss them. Your Name E-mail Address [ For Sale - Land at Trainriggs, Shap ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/for-sale-land-at-trainriggs-shap) [ Route to Rural ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/route-to-rural) #### About the author [ ![PFK](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/images/easyblog_avatar/924_pfk-favicon.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ### [PFK](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ Subscribe to updates from author ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ Unsubscribe to updates from author ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) [ PFK ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) ##### Author's recent posts [More posts from author](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/blogger/pfk) [ Friday, 30 October 2026 Red Book valuations: what are they, and when do you need one? ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/red-book-valuations-what-are-they-and-when-do-you-need-one) [ Wednesday, 30 September 2026 An opportunity to submit sites for consideration in Cumberland Council’s new Local Plan ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/cumberland-call-for-sites) [ Monday, 14 September 2026 PFK Rural: 150 years of expertise, and the next chapter begins ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/news/pfk-rural-150-years-of-expertise-and-the-next-chapter-begins-1-1) #### Comments No comments made yet. Be the first to submit a comment [ ![](https://pfkrural.b-cdn.net/media/com_easyblog/images/avatars/author.png) ](https://www.pfkrural.co.uk/javascript:void(0);) Wednesday, 04 November 2026 Subscribe to the blog (Please fill in your email address to subscribe to updates from this post.)