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Workshop sales held no threat to policy

27 July 2007

An inspector has sanctioned the continued use of former car showrooms in an industrial area of Stoke-on-Trent for a mixed development after finding that it would not harm existing centres.

Events seek nuclear view

27 July 2007

Public debate over the need for new nuclear power plants began this week with the first in a nationwide series of consultation events.

Air quality judged acceptable at flats

27 July 2007

A proposal for 72 category II sheltered apartments at a site in Portsmouth has won support from an inspector who decided that the city council's concern over air quality was misplaced.

Work experience with Simon Barnett, walkability officer, Living Streets

27 July 2007

Simon Barnett, 29, is walkability officer at charity Living Streets, the national campaign group for pedestrians.

DC Casebook: Next week

27 July 2007

- Builders' merchants fails design review

Black Country advocate

27 July 2007

After decades of economic decline and uncertainty over retail policy a Black Country town is now on the verge of a new era, Brierley Hill regeneration chief Tim Sunter tells Christina Papas.

Defining eco-towns

By Sir Peter Hall

27 July 2007

What exactly are they?

Hulme Park BMX Track, Manchester

27 July 2007

A facility for young people.

Blears to launch Northern summit

27 July 2007

Communities secretary Hazel Blears will present the keynote opening speech of the Northern Regeneration Summit in Manchester on 29-30 October.

Skills needed for strategic planning revival

27 July 2007

The chequered history of strategic planning means that it has not built up the skills base it really needs, contend Harry Dimitriou and Robin Thompson.