Latest News in East of England

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.

Land Securities and Places for People form partnership

Property firm Land Securities and social landlord Places for People have formed a partnership to develop a 971ha site north of Harlow, Essex.

Thurrock development corporation to process applications in-house

Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation in east London said it would process major planning applications in-house from next April after terminating its agreement for the provision of planning services with Thurrock Council. The body refused to comment on its reasons.

Second opinion

Review of Stevenage Town Centre Area Action Plan.

Bridge of sighs

We investigate the benefits and disadvantages of the proposed new Thames crossing.

Total recall

John Prescott reviews his career highlights - and regrets.

Bright sparks

The Beacon winners have a lot to teach us.

Thames Gateway

Stretching from London Docklands to the sea, this might just be Europe's biggest regeneration project.