An official report says plans for a Cornish new-town have a long way to go before they are viable. Fifteen sustainable communities have been proposed across Britain. The Eco-Towns Challenge Panel report says the sustainable aspects of the Imerys China Clay Community scheme “need further work”.

read the article on the Challenge Panel’s critisms on BBC.co.uk

Housing Minister Caroline Flint today met local councillors, residents, developers and the local MP to discuss the proposed eco-town at the former RAF Coltishall site in Norfolk. As part of her fact-finding mission to discover more about the suggested site for an eco-town, she grilled developers about their plans and talked to local councillors about their concerns for the programme.

read the article on the Housing Minister’s comments on 24dash.com