Final decision on ‘at least three’ new towns next year

New Towns, New Opportunities: Putting People at the Heart of Growth

At Labour Party Conference this weekend, Steve Reed MP confirmed that three new towns will begin construction before the next general election. This is a significant announcement, and is a reminder of the scale of ambition needed to tackle the housing crisis. The independent New Towns Taskforce has identified 12 potential locations across England, with Tempsford, Crews Hill and Leeds South Bank highlighted as the first to move forward. Each is e…

CIC Welcomes New Towns Taskforce…

CIC has welcomed the UK Government’s publication of the New Towns Taskforce report and its initial response. The Taskforce report outlines 12 recommended locations for the next generation of new towns across England and how to deliver them. This is a significant opportunity to embed best practice in design, infrastructure, and sustainability from the outset.

Final decision on ‘at least three’ new towns next year

The government is undertaking a “detailed process” to assess the sites recommended by the new towns taskforce and may consider taking forward places that missed out on the shortlist.