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Task force seeks urgent action on flood defence

30 April 2004

The annual cost of flood damage could increase 20-fold over the next 80 years if urgent action is not taken to improve defences and reduce carbon emissions, a government task force claims.

Researchers to design future suburbs

30 April 2004

A team of researchers led by Cambridge University has been awarded £1.75 million to design sustainable suburbs.

In brief: Communities in West Cumbria asked for opinions on transport

30 April 2004

Communities and businesses in West Cumbria are being asked for opinions on problems with transport accessibility in the area. The North West Regional Assembly and the Northwest Development Agency has launched a consultation to debate strategic transport issues, which will inform a study on access to Furness and West Cumbria. The aim is to reduce the isolation of communities and job opportunities in the area, while respecting the regions' sensitive natural environment.

In brief: Plans for leisure complex in Swansea likely to be approved

30 April 2004

Plans for a leisure complex in Swansea are likely to be approved, creating around 400 jobs. Swansea City and County Council is considering proposals for a £30 million casino and multi-screen cinema at Salubrious Place. Planning officers said that the development would balance a recent commercial scheme in the area that has so far been led by drinking establishments. Plans for a multi-million pound urban village in the city are also due to be given the green light. Developers are hoping to demolish office blocks near the railway station to make way for artists' studios, rehearsal rooms and homes.

In brief: National Opinion Polls carries out research to help Crossrail

30 April 2004

One in three people living within walking distance of Crossrail stations are aware of the proposed transport scheme, according to a survey. The research, carried out by National Opinion Polls, is designed to help Crossrail improve its response to the public in time for the second round of consultation this summer. Television and newspaper coverage has been particularly effective in raising awareness, the survey found.

In brief: Correction

30 April 2004

In last week's issue we stated that Friends of the Earth opposes a proposal for 27 wind turbines at Whinash near Tebay in Cumbria (Planning, 23 April, p3). The environmental lobby group does in fact support the plan.

In brief: Government funding demanded to reverse housing decline in Tees Valley

30 April 2004

Government funding to reverse housing market decline in the Tees Valley is being demanded by a renewal partnership. Tees Valley Living has submitted a 20-page document outlining the case for a 15-year scheme to boost the area's housing market, after it missed designation as one of the government's pathfinder projects in the sustainable communities plan. It points out that more than a quarter of all homes in failing areas in the North East are in the Tees Valley.

In brief: Congestion charging necessary in Edinburgh says council

30 April 2004

Congestion charging is necessary in Edinburgh to protect quality of life in the city, according to the city council. Andrew Burns, executive member for transport, told the inquiry into the proposed congestion charging scheme that the toll is vital to relieve increasing pressure on the capital's roads. The council plans to introduce a £2 charge as part of a two-zone scheme to help control an estimated 50 per cent increase in traffic over the next 30 years. The inquiry is expected to last ten weeks.

In brief: DEFRA guidance launched

30 April 2004

Advice for communities on capturing benefits of the natural environment when developing community strategies was launched this week. The DEFRA guidance has been developed jointly with the ODPM. It provides a framework for local strategic partnerships to recognise the social, health and economic benefits of wildlife projects. Life-Support can be viewed via www.PlanningResource.co.uk.

In brief: Jon Rouse appointed to boards

30 April 2004

Jon Rouse has been appointed to the boards of the Housing Corporation and English Partnerships, following his appointment as corporation chief executive. Housing minister Keith Hill said that Rouse's former role as chief executive of the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment would strengthen the corporation's drive to create sustainable communities. Rouse replaces Norman Perry.