Archive

Norfolk superstore refusal celebrated

30 November 2007

Campaigners welcomed a decision to reject a Tesco superstore in Sheringham that they claimed would have "wiped out local shops".

Sustainable games framework set out

30 November 2007

A sustainability framework for the London Olympics that aims to make the games the greenest sporting event ever was unveiled by the organisers this week.

Joint spatial strategy

30 November 2007

The North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber need a joint spatial strategy to boost economic development, the Institute for Public Policy Research said this week.

Consultation crisis

By Huw Morris

30 November 2007

Why don't ministers admit they are not interested in opposition to major plans?

Retail policy faces attack

23 November 2007

Plans to use section 106 deals to secure independent retailers in regeneration projects are under fire.

Employment access urged

23 November 2007

Planning legislation should be used to bring forward local labour agreements, a report has recommended.

Alsop unveils Croydon plan

16 November 2007

A vision to dispel perceptions of Croydon as a concrete jungle has been revealed by architect Will Alsop.

ATCM launches awards

16 November 2007

Projects that promote civic pride and improve urban life will be recognised in a series of major awards launched by the Association of Town Centre Management (ATCM) this week.

Fast rail set for scrutiny

16 November 2007

National policy statements need to cover high-speed rail projects, a campaign group insisted this week.

Better mechanisms to fund infrastructure

16 November 2007

Better mechanisms to fund infrastructure should be introduced to UK cities, experts argued last week.