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New Towns

Lords · Question HL11208 · Tabled 21 Oct 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 4 Nov 2025

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Asked by Baroness Whitaker

To ask His Majesty's Government what account they will take of (1) Places we’re proud of published by the National Policy Advisory Board on Gypsy and Traveller Housing, and (2) the Gypsy and Traveller Site Design Guide, published by Leeds City Council in

Answer

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 4 Nov 2025

On 28 September, the government published the independent New Towns Taskforce report as well as its initial response. The government welcomes all 12 of the potential new towns locations recommended by the Taskforce. Ministers and officials will now begin ...