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East of England set to delay region plan

12 October 2007

The East of England Plan could be further delayed due to ongoing work to assess its impact on protected habitats, Planning can reveal.

Zero carbon bids invited

12 October 2007

Plans for 450 sustainable homes in Peterborough are set to progress with the launch of a tender last week.

Capital plan faces attack

12 October 2007

Measures intended to protect Edinburgh's green belt are set to be challenged at an inquiry into the capital's planning blueprint.

Wirral council set for Eco Town bid

12 October 2007

A Merseyside council is among local authorities considering submitting a bid to build one of the Government's Eco Towns.

Tariff heralds shift over infrastructure

12 October 2007

Councils will gain more local infrastructure delivery powers under the tariff-based system announced by chancellor Alistair Darling in this week's pre-budget report.

Mayor ordered not to oppose Heathrow expansion

11 October 2007

The London Plan must not oppose the proposed third runway at Heathrow airport, an independent panel recommended this week.

City calls for energy plans

5 October 2007

Local authorities should be able to set site-specific targets for renewable energy, Manchester City Council's head of environment insisted this week.

Cross-border cooperation programme

5 October 2007

A cross-border cooperation programme between the United Kingdom and Ireland has been launched by the European Commission.

New town politics

By Anthony Fyson

5 October 2007

Only some regions will need an eco-town.

Environment chief calls for energy discretion

4 October 2007

Local authorities should be able to set site-specific targets for renewable energy, Manchester City Council's head of environment said this week.