Worthing Herald
THE Government's decision to leave Ford off the final shortlist of Eco-Towns has been hailed as a "victory for people power" by Arundel and South Downs MP Nick Herbert. More here...
Littlehampton Gazette
FORD has been left out of the Government's list of Eco-Towns, announced today. Housing Minister John Healey named four sites which he said had passed the Government's tough standards to go through to the next planning phase, full public consultation and local planning approval. More here...
Littlehampton Gazette
ARUN District Council is "delighted" that Ford eco-town will not go ahead. Councillor Graham Tyler was chairman of a select committee established by Arun to look in to bid, which found that Ford was not a suitable location for an eco-town; a decision that was endorsed the full council. More here...
www.clickgreen.org.uk
The Government has today given the green light for four eco-towns, despite strong opposition to the controversial plans. The plans have come in for strong criticism from people who oppose taking the planning process out of the scope of local authorities and the potential reduction in nearby countryside to make way for thousands of new homes. More here...
Telegraph
For a greener Britain, we should build jails, not eco-towns
I know who I'd like to stick in one!
Times Online
Eco towns get green light despite local opposition
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Analysis: eco towns may not be very green
The Gaurdian
Ecotowns given the go-ahead
Country Life
Government names four eco-town sites
Christian Science Monitor
Britain’s ecotown program runs into NIMBY
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