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Anger grows on eco-town

25 April 2008

An eco-town proposed near Stratford-upon-Avon could have a "disastrous impact" on the tourist trade drawn to the home of Shakespeare, councillors heard this week.

Fyson on ... the red herring of store competition

By Anthony Fyson

25 April 2008

It is difficult to feel sorry for Tesco as it struggles against the Competition Commission inquiry into the leading grocery chains,

Tourist chief blasts delay

25 April 2008

The delay in deciding Donald Trump's plans for a golf resort in Aberdeenshire could hamper efforts to draw other investment schemes, a senior tourism official has warned.

Planning stats

25 April 2008

£165m - Current prediction for private sector funding towards the 2012 London Olympics, down from the £738 million proposed by the government at the time of the bid.

Savills wins retail report

25 April 2008

Savills is investigating the scale of retail development needed to support growth in Leicestershire, including a possible eco-town.

Chief backs live-work bid

25 April 2008

A top government planning official has told an RTPI-backed conference that live-work developments can make a powerful contribution to neighbourhoods.

Games local legacy provision slammed

25 April 2008

An Olympic planning board position representing east London's community sector should be created to deliver on regeneration, according to an independent report.

Review set to delay Ulster retail advice

25 April 2008

A second judicial review bid is set to delay publication of revised guidance on retail and town centres in Northern Ireland, Planning has learnt.

WSP to study town growth

18 April 2008

Swindon Borough Council has appointed consultancy WSP to carry out a comprehensive study of the town's transport infrastructure.

Festival economic benefits assessed

18 April 2008

Baker Associates has produced a report on the Glastonbury festival's economic benefits.