Political change fashions the future
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Property and land development issues in Birmingham were debated by three local political representatives in Birmingham, England, during Apr 1997. All three were in agreement that planning procedures should be revised but none of the participants were able to offer an alternative system. Shailesh Vara for the Conservatives suggested that the introduction of the minimum wage may reduce investment in the area but this was challenged by both John Hemming for the Liberal Democrats and Jeff Rooker who is a Labour Member of Parliament. Rooker also called for the release of greenbelt land to encourage more investment.
Publication Name: Estates Gazette
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 0014-1240
Year: 1997
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Giant that casts a long shadow
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The Commission for the New Towns' (CNT) responsibility for the development of the UK town of Milton Keynes, through land sales and marketing promotions, has been extended to 2003, but local authorities have different reactions to the CNT. Buckinghamshire council is content with the development within its boundaries but neighbouring Bedfordshire County Council feels threatened by the marketing powers of the CNT. The CNT still owns a considerable amount of land, over 3,000 acres in 1996, and employs a strategy of phased release to maintain prices.
Publication Name: Estates Gazette
Subject: Real estate industry
ISSN: 0014-1240
Year: 1997
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