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Recommendation 13
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Broad stakeholder engagement and independent non-executive presence enhances successful major project delivery.
Conclusion
The IPA gave us examples where the involvement of stakeholders has been working well. For example, the East-West Rail project’s growth board that brings together local authority and government department and the A303 and Lower Thames Crossing projects have built support from controversial projects. The IPA also told us that the establishment of the No 10 Delivery Unit has been effective in bringing departments together to deliver cross-cutting projects and priorities. A presence on project boards from those outside the main delivery department can also bring alternative perspectives. Including independent non-executives with appropriate experience that matches the stage of the project on project boards is a good example and can help to provide challenge to project teams, support delivery and ensure that value is delivered.14 12 Q4; C&AG’s Report, para 23 13 Qq 25–26; Committee of Public Accounts, Cross-government working, Twelfth Report of Session 2023–24, HC 75, 13 February 2024 14 Qq 17, 22–29 12 Delivering value from government investment in major projects 2 Progress with project delivery capability Project delivery skills