News Archive

11 January 2010: Eastern Daily Press
Norfolk eco town funding decision 'imminent'
A decision on a multi-million pound bid to kick-start Norfolk's controversial eco-town is “imminent”, according to officials. More >

6 January 2010: Eastern Daily Press
Bid for first 200 homes in Rackheath eco town
A planning application for the first 200-home stage of the Rackheath eco town should be submitted by June, the promoters of the scheme have revealed. More >

11 November 2009: Eastern Daily Press
Eco-town project takes major step forward
The Norfolk eco-town project took a giant leap forward last night as councillors agreed to put in a £28.4m bid to the government to help kick start the project. More >

10 July 2009: Norwich Evening News
Eco-town decision imminent
A decision on whether to forge ahead with plans for an eco-town in Rackheath is expected in the next two weeks. The news that the current limbo will soon come to an end has been welcomed by both council chiefs backing the scheme and local residents keen to learn the fate of the Broadland village. More >

26 March 2009: Norwich Evening News
Parish council remains neutral on eco-town
With plans on the cards for a new 3,400-home eco-community in Rackheath, the village's leaders are trying to do their best to protect the interests of residents. While a final decision has not yet been taken on whether the development will actually happen, Rackheath Parish Council has recognised that it must prepare for every eventuality. More >

5 March 2009: Norwich Evening News
Rackheath could get new school under eco-town plan
An education committee is to discuss the possibility of a new high school for Rackheath to meet the needs of an eco-town and wider development across the north east of the city. More >

28 February 2009: Norwich Evening News
Plea to join eco-town group
Villagers are being sought to join a steering group that will give its views on plans for a 3,400-home eco-town just outside Norwich. Rackheath Parish Council is looking for people in the village to form the group so they can have their say about what facilities they would like to have should the proposed eco-community get planning permission. More >

20 January 2009: Norwich Evening News
Call for tougher standards for eco-town
The government needs to raise its standards if an eco-town on the edge of Norwich is to set an example, according to council chiefs. Plans to build an eco-community in Rackheath, north-east of the city, are among twelve rival proposals being considered by ministers nationally. More >

18 January 2009: Norwich Evening News
‘Brilliant’ eco-town proposals backed
The government's minister of state for housing and planning has said plans for an eco-town in Rackheath are close to meeting the government's environmental criteria. Speaking in an interview, Margaret Beckett gave her backing to the idea of eco-towns, describing them as “brilliant” ideas. More >

18 January 2009: The Sunday Times
Beckett tells first-time buyers: don’t delay
Margaret Beckett says one proposed eco-town - Rackheath, near Norwich - is close to meeting the government’s tight environmental criteria. More >

12 December 2008: Norwich Evening News
New Rackheath eco-town plans go on show
New details of a planned eco-town have gone on public display in an attempt to reassure families that the development would have a positive impact for the community. More >

5 November 2008: Eastern Daily Press
Huge boost for eco-town
The proposed Rackheath eco-community was yesterday named as a clear countrywide frontrunner by government officials who have given the plan top marks in an initial assessment.The 3,400-home proposal on the north-east edge of Norwich is the only one of 12 shortlisted eco-developments across the UK to score an 'A' rating for its suitability. More >

20 October 2008: Eastern Daily Press
More backing for Rackheath Eco-Community
The possible 3,400-home Rackheath eco town is "deliverable, realistic and sensible" according to a world-leading carbon reduction expert. More >

15 October 2008: Eastern Daily Press
Details of new town on edge of Norwich revealed
The man spearheading plans for a 3,400-home eco-town on the edge of Norwich last night brushed aside the current economic gloom and outlined plans which could see the first houses sold and occupied within two years. More >

15 October 2008: Eastern Daily Press
Details emerge of new eco-town
To date, detail has been sketchy - but that all changed yesterday when the developers behind a proposed 3,400-home green community on the edge of Norwich finally revealed their vision. More >