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U.K. Housing Secretary Steve Reed announced plans on Sunday for 12 new towns across England at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, with the construction of at least three to begin before the next general election.

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U.K. Housing Secretary Steve Reed announced plans on Sunday for 12 new towns across England at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, with the construction of at least three to begin before the next general election.

The New Towns Taskforce, chaired by Sir Michael Lyons, recommended 12 locations, pitching a mixture of new standalone towns and expanded towns and cities. The government promised to establish a New Towns Unit to coordinate the developments.

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The New Towns Taskforce, chaired by Sir Michael Lyons, recommended 12 locations, pitching a mixture of new standalone towns and expanded towns and cities. The government promised to establish a New Towns Unit to coordinate the developments.

According to Reed, the three most promising proposals are for a standalone development in Tempsford, Bedfordshire, a new town in Crews Hill near Enfield in north London, and another in Leeds South Bank, for an approximate combined total exceeding 74,000 houses.

According to Reed, the three most promising proposals are for a standalone development in Tempsford, Bedfordshire, a new town in Crews Hill near Enfield in north London, and another in Leeds South Bank, for an approximate combined total exceeding 74,000 houses.

The recommendations designate each development to have at least 10,000 homes, with a minimum of 40% affordable housing, of which 20% will be social housing. The task force estimates that the plan will provide a total of up to 300,000 homes.

The recommendations designate each development to have at least 10,000 homes, with a minimum of 40% affordable housing, of which 20% will be social housing. The task force estimates that the plan will provide a total of up to 300,000 homes.

Before building efforts begin, the government has pledged to conduct a Strategic Environmental Assessment at each site to “understand the environmental implications of developing new towns,” which will influence any final decisions.

Before building efforts begin, the government has pledged to conduct a Strategic Environmental Assessment at each site to “understand the environmental implications of developing new towns,” which will influence any final decisions.

Reed also used his address to pay tribute to the former housing secretary Angela Rayner, whom he described as a “true working-class hero.” Reed replaced Rayner following her resignation over a stamp duty scandal concerning a property in Hove.

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Reed also used his address to pay tribute to the former housing secretary Angela Rayner, whom he described as a “true working-class hero.” Reed replaced Rayner following her resignation over a stamp duty scandal concerning a property in Hove.

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Housing Secretary Steve Reed announced plans for 12 new towns across England at Labour's party conference in Liverpool, with three sites identified as most promising for immediate development within this Parliament.</span

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Housing Secretary Steve Reed announced plans for 12 new towns across England at Labour's party conference in Liverpool, with three sites identified as most promising for immediate development within this Parliament.

The three priority locations for new town development are Tempsford in Bedfordshire, Crews Hill near Enfield in north London, and Leeds South Bank, each designed to contain at least 10,000 homes with 40% affordable housing.</span

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The three priority locations for new town development are Tempsford in Bedfordshire, Crews Hill near Enfield in north London, and Leeds South Bank, each designed to contain at least 10,000 homes with 40% affordable housing.

Reed replaced Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary following her resignation over tax issues related to a property purchase, with Reed paying tribute to her work toward the government's target of building 1.5 million homes.</span

Reed replaced Angela Rayner as Housing Secretary following her resignation over tax issues related to a property purchase, with Reed paying tribute to her work toward the government's target of building 1.5 million homes.

The New Towns Taskforce, led by Sir Michael Lyons, recommended the 12 locations following extensive consultation, with the government establishing a New Towns Unit to coordinate development across departments and agencies.</span

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The New Towns Taskforce, led by Sir Michael Lyons, recommended the 12 locations following extensive consultation, with the government establishing a New Towns Unit to coordinate development across departments and agencies.

Local residents in Tempsford expressed concerns about inadequate infrastructure including lack of phone signal and regular flooding, with parish council chairman David Sutton stating no officials had consulted the community about the plans.</span

Local residents in Tempsford expressed concerns about inadequate infrastructure including lack of phone signal and regular flooding, with parish council chairman David Sutton stating no officials had consulted the community about the plans.

The government will conduct Strategic Environmental Assessments before finalizing locations, with draft proposals scheduled for public consultation in Spring 2025 before confirming which sites will proceed as new towns.</span

The government will conduct Strategic Environmental Assessments before finalizing locations, with draft proposals scheduled for public consultation in Spring 2025 before confirming which sites will proceed as new towns.

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