LGA reports on brownfield sites
Series: Local Government Association Press Release ; 065/02 19 June 2002 | Regeneration and Renewal ; 21 June 2002, 3 & 5(4)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: The LGA inquiry into brownfield sites has warned that a lack of resources is preventing local authorities from successfully redeveloping brownfield sites, although government's target for building homes on brownfield sites has been met. However a lack of resources, funding and regulatory problems will mean that redevelopment will be curbed. The LGA suggests that risk assessments and insurance packages common in the private sector could be used to help meet costs. "Something old, something new" costs £20 (£10 to local authorities) on 020 8867 3287, quote ref EN017. http://www.lga.gov.uk/PressRelease.asp?lsection=0&id=SX9360-A780F1F3| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| News article | London News article | WB3823-20 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 118518-1001 |
The LGA inquiry into brownfield sites has warned that a lack of resources is preventing local authorities from successfully redeveloping brownfield sites, although government's target for building homes on brownfield sites has been met. However a lack of resources, funding and regulatory problems will mean that redevelopment will be curbed. The LGA suggests that risk assessments and insurance packages common in the private sector could be used to help meet costs. "Something old, something new" costs £20 (£10 to local authorities) on 020 8867 3287, quote ref EN017. http://www.lga.gov.uk/PressRelease.asp?lsection=0&id=SX9360-A780F1F3