Tag Archives: towns

Preliminary findings from Parliamentary New Towns Programme Inquiry released

The House of Lords Built Environment Committee has released preliminary findings from its inquiry into the Government’s plans for a new generation of new towns.

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Expert Taskforce recommends locations for new towns

The New Towns Taskforce has recommended locations for the next generation of new towns.

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Built Environment Committee responds to New Towns Taskforce Report

House of Lords Built Environment Committee has responded to New Towns Taskforce Report and the Government’s response.

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New UK Town of Culture competition to celebrate our national story

The contributions of towns across the UK to our national life will be celebrated through a new competition, the Culture Secretary has announced.

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50th anniversary of the 1975 European Architectural Heritage Year blog, from HTVF

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the European Architectural Heritage Year and the post from the Historic Towns and Villages Forum – written by James Thatcher –provides an introduction to the events and impact of this Year.

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Built Environment Committee of House of Lord: Enquiries summary

The Built environment Committee of the House of Lords is currently conducting three enquiries in relation to the built environment which include: ‘New towns: Practical Delivery’; ‘The Grey Belt’; and ‘High Streets in Towns and Small Cities’.

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