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1 week agoPotential sites for Labour's 'new towns' cut to seven
The government has selected seven sites for new town developments in England, with construction expected to start before the next general election.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoWe're in limbo': the garden centre golden mile' that may be lost to a new town
Tucked just inside the M25, Crews Hill near Enfield has been home to a cluster of horticultural businesses for decades, leading to it being nicknamed the golden mile. Many of these small, family-run businesses selling plants, fencing and paving fear they will be closed down and forced to move if the government selects Crews Hill and nearby Chase Park as one of its next generation of new towns.
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6 months agoHousing sector doubts Labour Party Conference proposals
Labour used its party conference this week to unveil plans for 12 new towns and a broader package of housing initiatives across England. Ministers framed the proposals as a long-term solution to the housing crisis, promising 1.5 million new homes in the current Parliament, including a significant proportion designated as affordable. Industry experts, however, warned that without clear plans for land release, funding, and planning reform, the projects risk remaining unbuilt promises.
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