November, 2009

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Nov 09

First code level six development on site

Work has officially commenced on site at England’s first large-scale zero carbon development.

This follows completion of the formal contractual commitments and planning permissions between the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), the national housing and regeneration agency for England; and Barratt Developments PLC; and South Gloucestershire Council.

The site, based at Hanham Hall near Bristol, is in the grounds of a former hospital and will provide a mixture of houses, apartments and facilities for community activities. The aim is to make achieving a sustainable lifestyle easier for the neighbouring residents and the new community.

The first homes in the development are due for completion in 2010.

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Nov 09

Climate deal only political this year

A new legally binding climate treaty is unlikely to be agreed this year according to UK Government.

Climate Secretary Ed Milliband has now suggested that only a political deal is likely, as opposed to a new treaty, which was promised by the world’s government two years ago to be finalised at November’s climate summit in Copenhagen.