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Leicester Council backs eco-town plan

31 October 2008

Leicester City Council has approved a motion of support for the Co-operative Group's proposal for the 15,000-home Pennbury eco-town.

Government 'likely to lose Heathrow vote'

31 October 2008

The government would be unlikely to get the support of Parliament if its plans to build a third runway at Heathrow were put to a vote of all MPs, campaign group HACAN has claimed.

Climate change actions sought to mark global planning day

31 October 2008

The RTPI is inviting members to mark World Town Planning Day (WTPD) on 8 November by putting forward one idea that they could implement in their job to help alleviate or adapt to climate change.

Taking steps to encourage cycling

31 October 2008

Cambridge is leading the campaign for cyclists to be considered from the start if developments are to be sustainable, explains Alexandra Allen.

Top-flight campaigner

31 October 2008

Advancing workable alternatives is a far more effective campaign tactic than rejecting new development or infrastructure out of hand, anti-airport lobbyist John Stewart tells Vicki Shiel.

Fyson on ... how an unrealistic reliance on wind power ..

By Anthony Fyson

31 October 2008

How an unrealistic reliance on wind power threatens to overwhelm renewables commitments.

Trust spaces action urged

31 October 2008

One in four people living in urban areas suffer from "green place poverty", according to research released by the National Trust.

Water firms' plans panned

31 October 2008

Natural England has called on the government to tighten the regulation of water companies to reduce consumption and extraction.

Departments deny green goal conflict

31 October 2008

The government has denied claims that it is ignoring the advice of Natural England on environmental policy.

Woods wording at issue

31 October 2008

The rate of loss may be open to dispute but there seems to be little doubt that the UK's ancient woodland remains under threat despite guidance on biodiversity, Katie Daubney maintains.