Is The Government Flouting Planning Law And Creating Eco-Slums? - Eco-Towns Debate

9th June 2008

On Tuesday 10th June 2008, the Local Government Association will host a key debate on the controversial issue of eco-towns. Council leaders from areas affected by eco-towns will join representatives from government and housing to explore concerns that the government is flouting planning law and creating eco-slums of the future.

WHO:

Council leaders and MPs from areas where eco-towns are proposed
Henry Cleary, Deputy Director, Housing and Growth Programme Team, Communities and Local Government
Mairi Johnson, director of enabling, Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
Patrick Law, group corporate affairs director, Barratt Homes
David Adam, environment correspondent, The Guardian
Paul Bettison, chair, LGA environment board

WHAT: Eco-towns debate

WHERE: Bevin Hall, Local Government House, Smith Square, London SW1P 3HZ

WHEN: 5pm – 6.15pm Tuesday 10th June 2008

For media accreditation to the event please call the LGA media office on 0207 664 3333.

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