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News Release from: Federation of Master Builders (FMB) | Subject: Callcutt Review of House Building Delivery
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 November 2007
Call for renewal of towns and cities
The Federation of Master Builders welcomes the main conclusion of the Callcutt Review of House Building Delivery that calls for a renewal of towns and cities.
Main conclusion of the Callcutt Review of House Building Delivery was that a renewed focus on regenerating our towns and cities will meet much of our future housing needs and that building on the green belt should be kept to a minimum Brian Berry, Director of External Affairs at the FMB said, "England is one of the most crowded countries in Europe, with the worst congestion and the longest commuting distances"
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 27 Jun 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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"We are delighted that John Callcutt has come to the conclusion he has".
"The FMB has been arguing for some time that our existing settlements have the potential to provide the homes that we need." Berry continued, "The emphasis that the Callcutt review puts on quality of housing is also to be welcomed".
"It is vital that we avoid the mistakes of past housing policy and ensure our housing stock is built to the highest of standards".
"Whether we build three or two million homes is less important than ensuring that what we build is built to last.".
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