MPs fear Localism Bill will sideline 'sustainable development'
MPs Committee warns Eric Pickles' flagship bill contains no definition of sustainable development, fuelling fears bill will block renewable development
The Environmental Audit Committee will today call on the government to urgently amend its draft Localism Bill to combat fears the flagship legislation will fail to adequately promote sustainable development...
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