News Archive Rackheath eco-education centre ‘set to become reality’ EDP, 23 June 2010 An “eco-education centre”, thought to be the first of its kind in East Anglia, is set to become a reality after councillors approved funding. Full story > Green business centre planned for Rackheath Norwich Evening News, 7 June 2010 Britain's first ultra green business park powered by three 50ft wind turbines and underground heating could be built on the edge of Norwich if a new £4m scheme gets the go-ahead. Full story > Developers want to press ahead EDP, 17 February 2010 Backers of the Rackheath eco-town want to press ahead with four projects by the end of the year. The government last week pledged up to £16m towards the scheme which will see more than 4,000 new eco-friendly homes built in the area - with the cash given to Broadland District Council. Full story > Government pledges up to £16m for Rackheath eco-town EDP, 9 February 2010 The government today gave the green light to a pioneering eco-town scheme on the edge of Norwich with a pledge of up to nearly £16m for the project. Housing minister John Healey said the Rackheath eco-town project will receive £9.55m of government funds from a £60m pot in the coming year to kickstart the scheme for around 4,150 eco-homes. Full story > Norfolk eco town funding decision ‘imminent’ EDP, 11 January 2010 A decision on a multi-million pound bid to kick-start Norfolk's controversial eco-town is “imminent”, according to officials. Broadland Council asked the government for a £28.4m share of a £60m pot to help fund a 4,150 home eco-community at Rackheath, near Norwich - which could become the country's first eco-town. Full story > Bid for first 200 homes in Rackheath eco town EDP, 6 January 2010 A planning application for the first 200-home stage of the Rackheath eco town should be submitted by June, the promoters of the scheme have revealed. Full story > Green light for Rackheath The proposed Rackheath Eco-Community has been given the go ahead by the government. The site, near Norwich, is one of four in the country earmarked by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) for development as an Eco-town within the next 10 years. Full story >     home | team | projects | what we do | news | contact | site by CG Design Printer Friendly Version PRINT PAGE   © 2009 Building Partnerships Ltd, Queen's House, Queen's Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3PL. Tel: 01603 664665. Fax: 01603 664668.