Earth and sea become first Landmark winners

Article Abstract:

The first two awards under the Millennium Commission's 'Landmark' scheme have gone to the Earth Centre, an educational centre promoting sustainable development, and the Portsmouth Harbour project, which involves the development of a large part of the naval dockyard area. The Earth Centre, due to be completed at the end of 1999, has received 50 million pounds sterling, while the Portsmouth Harbour project has received 40 million pounds sterling. The Millennium Commission is particularly keen to promote sustainable development.

Planning, Finance, Sustainable development, United Kingdom. Millennium Commission

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Weight-based landfill tax welcomed, but not trusts

Article Abstract:

The UK government has announced plans to form a working party to investigate the use of part of the planned landfill tax to establish environmental trusts. Some planning officials believe that environmental trusts are not justified, fearing that local-level organisation could lead to poor administration. However, they have welcomed the move to base the landfill tax on the weight of material, rather than on the site operator's charge.

Taxation

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Wired up to waste

Article Abstract:

Many of the landfill sites in the London area are now full up, and planners in the region are now having to consider alternative solutions. The possibility of the introduction of landfill taxes and growing emphasis on recycling and waste recovery are also prompting a move away from landfill operations. Possible solutions include 'waste to energy' stations.

Environmental aspects

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