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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

We'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.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Key figures in creation of Milton Keynes criticise UK's new towns plan

New towns programme lacks ambition and sufficient social housing commitment, risking failure to house those unable to afford to buy or relieve council waiting lists.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Conservationists pledge to fight 21,000-home 'new town' on Green Belt land in Greater London

Plans propose a 21,000-home new town on 884 hectares of Crews Hill Green Belt land, prompting strong conservationist opposition.
UK politics
fromTime Out London
3 months ago

3 massive new towns could be built near London

New Towns Taskforce recommends 12 new settlements across the UK, including several near London, with at least 40% affordable housing and targeted infrastructure investment.
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fromHomebuilding
3 months ago

Housing sector doubts Labour Party Conference proposals

Labour plans to build 12 new towns and 1.5 million homes in the next Parliament, targeting 40% affordable housing with half as social homes.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Plan to build 12 new towns in England to be unveiled at Labour conference

The government will build 12 new towns across England to deliver up to 300,000 homes, using public and private funding to tackle the housing crisis.
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