Three new town schemes to begin this parliament, promises housing secretary

By Daniel Gayne2025-09-28T08:54:00

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Steve Reed’s commitment comes as the government’s taskforce reveals its 12 recommendations for new town locations

The new housing secretary has announced that the construction of three new towns will begin during this parliament, after his department’s taskforce announced its findings.

The taskforce, which is chaired by Sir Michael Lyons and Dame Kate Barker, was set up last year to identify 12 sites best suited for new town development.

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