30 June 2008
The Government’s Strategy for Sustainable Construction has set a range of targets for the industry including a 50% reduction in landfill of its wastes and responsible sourcing for 25% of its materials by 2012.
30 June 2008
Thirty six per cent of British homeowners would be willing to make environmentally-friendly improvements to their property before selling up to ensure a faster sale, according to a Baxi survey.
30 June 2008
Planning permission for a historically-inspired eco town to be named as Sherford in south Devon, with a projected population of 12,000, has been endorsed by South Hams District Council’s Development Control Committee.
30 June 2008
Protesters, unhappy at proposals for a 6,000 home eco town development at Middle Quinton, near Stratford-upon-Avon, are consulting lawyers ahead of possible Judicial Review proceedings over what it says has been an inadequate consultation by DCLG in drawing up the shortlist of 15 possible eco town schemes.
30 June 2008
Anne McIntosh, Conservative MP for Vale of York, stressed her concerns to date over the plans to date for eco towns in an adjournment debate held on 3 June, arguing that “the democratic process has been completely flouted.”
30 June 2008
Conservative leader David Cameron has unveiled the party’s Blue/Green Charter.
31 July 2008
In the run up to releasing a progress report on eco towns, housing minister Caroline Flint put up a feisty defence of the Government policy.
31 July 2008
Thanet District Council wants to appoint a Managing Agent for the East Kent Energy Efficiency Programme.
31 July 2008
One North East Authority is looking to create a panel of suppliers to provide external expertise to support the Manufacturing Advisory Service...
31 July 2008
The London Borough of Hackney wants architectural, construction and related technical consultancy services.