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New Towns: Construction

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 April 2025UIN 41857

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether new towns will be built through development corporations.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The independent New Towns Taskforce will publish its report this Summer, including recommendations on new town locations and delivery mechanisms.

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