Environment News

Council slams eco-town prototype

Plans for a development billed as the forerunner of the Government's eco-town programme have been criticised by the scheme's planning authority.

Zero-carbon definition 'confusing' developers

The Government's definition of zero-carbon development threatens its ambitious housing targets and creates confusion for developers, according to a report.

Tax breaks urged for green buildings

The head of the UK's umbrella property body has called for tax breaks to help businesses reduce carbon emissions from commercial buildings.

Poll promises clearer city leadership

The emergence of major cities from years of no overall political was just one of the important outcomes for regeneration of the Tory landslide, says Tamar Wilner

Retail regeneration may escape competition test

The new test designed to stop retailers' dominance of local markets can be ducked by stores at the centre of regeneration schemes, finds Ben Walker

London has lit torch for local power

London's impressive voter turnout in last week's elections has strengthened the case for the mayoral system in other city-regions, says Dermot Finch.

Boris could look to Ken for inspiration

As London's new mayor gets down to business, James Hulme looks at some of major tests that await him