News · 23 March 2026

Government Names Seven Sites for New Towns

The UK government has confirmed seven locations for new towns in England's most ambitious housebuilding programme in over 50 years. Sites include Tempsford, Leeds South Bank, Manchester, and two in London. Each location will deliver at least 10,000 homes, with several reaching 40,000, creating communities with schools, green spaces and transport links.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 March 2026 at 4:38

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