News UK December 2006

< News UK November 2006

Tuesday, December 5 2006

 * Barker sets out proposals for Land Use Planning System in England. Campaigners concerned over possible future diktats - excluding public debate, undermining local democracy and new development sprawl. H M Treasury press notice, Town and Country Planning Association, Barker Planning Review will undermine local democracy warns Friends of the Earth, Barker up the wrong tree?, CPRE / Spatial planning

Monday, December 4 2006

 * Leading environmental groups condemn the Government for failing to gather crucial information on the environmental impacts of road schemes. CPRE news release / Spatial planning
 * Serious problems remain in tackling root causes of poverty, says latest analysis. Joseph Rowntree Foundation press release / Social inclusion

Friday, December 1 2006

 * Reaction to Eddington Review of Britain's transport requirements: Friends of the Earth comment, Government must act! - Transport 2000, Two cheers for Eddington - CPRE, Road Block / New Start editorial December 6 2006, Reduced dependence on cars

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