Whitehall to force through eco-towns
                   
timesonline.co.uk     May 18, 2008            

Isabel Oakeshott, Deputy Political Editor Ministers are plotting to “crash the planning process” for their new eco-towns, restricting the opportunity for residents to object, according to the government’s own expert adviser. Professor David Lock claims the communities department wants to... [read full story]                    


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One lesson politicians should learn quickly: No good comes from attempting to legislate common sense. Still, the City Council should remember the lesson this week as it attempts to force some sense into the mayor. Mayor...                    

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