Thursday 3 April 2008

Eco-towns: right idea wrong place

CPRE will be assessing schemes closely over the coming weeks to see how they measure up to our ten tests. See our news release for further information. Click to read more...

'Eco-town' plans: Site-by-site

Here is the shortlist of 15 locations in England to be "eco-towns", along with the government's outline of plans for each site: Click to read more...

NEWS: Ford Reaction

THE Government's decision to include Ford Airfield in a shortlist of 15 potential EcoTowns has received vastly contrasting reactions.

The Ford Airfield Vision Group has welcomed housing and planning minister Caroline Flint's announcement, hailing it as "a fantastic opportunity for Arun".

However, MPs Nick Gibb and Nick Herbert, and Arun District Council, greeted the news with dismay. The two MPs vowed to continue their fight against proposals for 5,000 homes, business developments, transport improvements and community facilities, while Arun leader Gill Brown said she was appalled that no account had been taken of the council's consistent and overwhelming objections. Click to read more...

BREAKING! - 'Eco-towns' shortlist is revealed

The 15 locations shortlisted for the first new towns in England in 40 years have been revealed by the government. Bordon, Coltishall, Curborough, Elsenham plus Ford in West Sussex have made the list, as well as Hanley Grange, Imerys, Leeds and Manby.

Marston Vale and New Marston in Bedfordshire, Middle Quinton, Pennbury, Rossington, Rushcliffe and Weston Otmoor make up the 15. Click to read more...