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Housing hopes

By Anthony Fyson

30 November 2007

The Callcutt review sits uncomfortably alongside brownfield and density figures.

Agency pressed for firmer flood advice

30 November 2007

The Environment Agency must have a greater role in advising local authorities on developments in flood risk areas, said Gloucestershire County Council this week.

Brown announces new Thames Gateway funding

29 November 2007

Prime minister Gordon Brown announced today that the Thames Gateway would receive £600m in dedicated funds over the next three years.

Transport adviser casts doubt on tram scheme prospects

29 November 2007

A leading transport adviser has warned that Metro-style tram schemes outside London are unlikely to be built due to Whitehall interference.

Green belt slashed under panel proposals

29 November 2007

A major reduction of the green belt has been suggested by the panel examining the East Midlands regional spatial strategy (RSS).

Gateway eco-quarter plan unveiled

28 November 2007

Housing minister Yvette Cooper has called for the creation of "eco-quarters" to complement plans for standalone eco-towns.

Affordable rural homebuilding 'set to drop'

28 November 2007

Five per cent fewer affordable rural homes are set to be built each year because of lower targets proposed by regional assemblies, research has revealed.

Cities may get metropolitan transport bodies

23 November 2007

Major northern cities could get their own London-style city-regional transport authorities under government plans.

City's travel cash blasted

23 November 2007

Transport budgets in the capital have been cut for the second year running, London Councils has complained.

Tories want more city academies

23 November 2007

The Tory Party is consulting on a plan to remove barriers to city academy schools in order to help prevent disadvantaged children falling further behind their peers.