Friday 4 April 2008

'Eco-towns' shortlist is revealed

The 15 locations shortlisted for the first new towns in England in 40 years have been revealed by the government.Bordon, Coltishall, Curborough, Elsenham plus Ford in West Sussex have made the list, as well as Hanley Grange, Imerys, Leeds and Manby. Marston Vale and New Marston in Bedfordshire, Middle Quinton, Pennbury, Rossington, Rushcliffe and Weston Otmoor make up the 15.

The 10 sites for the "eco-towns" will be finalised in the next six months.

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