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- ↑ "Eco-towns Prospectus", published by the Department of Communities and Local Government, 23 July 2007
- ↑ Communities and Local Government announcement of approved eco-town proposals Archived 2009-08-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Hansard Column 287
- ↑ BBC: 'Eco-towns' shortlist is revealed
- ↑ CLG's consultation on the 15 shortlisted eco-town sites Archived 2008-04-11 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ CLG's consultation on the shortlisted sites; page 26 Archived 2008-04-11 at the Wayback Machine