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Sustainable development and the decline of local interest

Sustainable development, and party politics in the UK, are both fond advocates of localism and decentralism. In the case of the UK Conservatives, party leader David Cameron promises no less than the most “radical decentralisation” seen in a century if his party is elected.…

Eco-town proposals shows cracks between central government and local positions on sustainable development

Democracy finds it difficult to deliver robust and clear choices about whether to pursue ‘net’ sustainable development at local or at national level. The UK government’s promotion of ‘eco-towns’ is a case in point.

Opposition to eco-towns is far more significant…