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North economic target too 'weak'

23 November 2007

The Government's target to reduce economic disparities between northern and southern England is "weak" and needs to be reformed, according to research.

MPs slam DCLG's Gateway plans

23 November 2007

The Government's programme to regenerate the Thames Gateway amounts to "little more than a group of disjointed projects", according to a report by MPs.

Supply and demand

By Anthony Fyson

23 November 2007

Some sneer too easily at government policy.

A Tory warning

By Sir Peter Hall

23 November 2007

Has regeneration really had no effect?

Woolas sets out local role

23 November 2007

Local authorities are vital to tackling climate change and should set an example to the wider community, climate change minister Phil Woolas urged this week.

Rules change in numbers game

23 November 2007

Planners must be able to act quickly and decisively to secure affordable and sustainable homes.

DCLG shifts resort policy

23 November 2007

The government has revised its policy for regenerating coastal towns and now plans to establish a cross-departmental working group.

Government backs housing proposals

22 November 2007

Housing minister Yvette Cooper has promised to consider incorporating housing design regulations into the planning process.

Coastal network and working group formed

22 November 2007

Ministers have promised a new national regeneration network to address the problems of England's coastal towns.

PM moots rise in carbon targets

20 November 2007

The government may need to set a tougher target by pledging to cut carbon emissions by 80 per cent by 2050, Gordon Brown has warned.