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'Green planning rulebook' launched to ensure that new developments are planned and built sustainably

March 9, 2010 - Housing and Planning Minister John Healey has announced a triple boost for councils tackling climate change by updating planning rules, granting nearly £10million to improve green skills and backing further progress by the 'second wave' of eco-towns. more >

Railing-free diagonal crossings set to make their mark on yet another central London landmark

March 9, 2010 - A radical £14m overhaul of Piccadilly Circus is set to turn the clock back more than 50 years, says Westminster City Council. The one way system and oppressive guard railings which pen pedestrians in were introduced in 1963, and have made crossing the famous site a nightmare ever since. more >

Plans and policy to bring under-used and vacant land back into productive green use unveiled

March 9, 2010 - Proposals to bring under-used and vacant land back into productive use as allotments for individuals or groups of local people have been announced by communities secretary John Denham and environment secretary Hilary Benn. more >

Quick fix for streets: neighbourhood website proves a big hit with community users

March 2, 2010 - A website that provides a quick fix to neighbourhood issues such as flytipping, road damage, poor lighting and litter has proved a big hit with residents.

Barnet.fixmystreet.com, which is also available as a mobile phone application, allows residents to log on and upload details of the issues they would like to see tackled as a priority in their local area. more >

Another retail centre bought by local authority to support economic viability

March 2, 2010 - A local authority in Surrey has paid £68 million to become the sole owner of a town centre shopping centre in a move intended to secure the future economic vitality of the town. Woking Borough Council has become the sole owner of the Wolsey Place shopping centre, which includes 65 shops and the residential units above them. ... more >