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TCPA responds to eco-town criticism

22 August 2008

The Town and Country Planning Association has responded to former presidents of the Royal Town Planning Institute's criticisms of the government's eco-town initiative.

Green belt 'not sacred' says Policy Exchange

22 August 2008

The green belt is "not sacred" and should be built on to allow more affordable housing, the Policy Exchange think tank has said.

Facing uncomfortable truths on coastal defence consequences

By Huw Morris

22 August 2008

Anybody taking on a top job wants to make a big impact quickly and incoming Environment Agency chairman Lord Smith is no exception.

Waste body role defined

22 August 2008

The government has revealed that it would consider allowing joint waste authorities (JWAs) to include new partners or to add extra functions after their creation.

Timetable fixed for coastal harm study

22 August 2008

The Environment Agency has said it will reveal its UK map of coastal erosion in January based on land analysis with stakeholders and local authorities.

E.ON announces plans to build biomass power station

22 August 2008

E.ON announced plans to build one of the UK's largest biomass power stations at the Port of Bristol this week.

Farming winds of change

22 August 2008

After 20 years at the cutting edge of renewable energy generation lawyer Marcus Trinick is confident that the sector will progress despite the odd inquiry inspector, Vicki Shiel reports.

Web records historic sites

22 August 2008

An online record of more than 50,000 historic buildings and archaeological sites was launched last week by Highland Council.

Bid set up for power plant

22 August 2008

A proposal for a £600 million gas power station in Lancashire is being prepared by Welsh Power.

Mine scheme clears hurdle

22 August 2008

The Scottish Government is set to decide on plans for an opencast coal mine after a local authority recommended approval.