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The housing department has shortlisted seven areas for further consultation as part of a programme to create a new generation of English towns, while six other proposals have been deprioritised; ministers aim to start work on three sites before the 2029 election but have not set a budget.

Seven areas including Tempsford, Leeds South Bank, Manchester Victoria North, Thamesmead, Brabazon and West Innovation Arc, and Milton Keynes will go forward for further consultation.
Six other proposed sites, including plans in Cheshire, Devon and Plymouth, have been deprioritised but remain credited as viable for other support.
Ministers say building will begin on three sites before the next general election, which must be held by 2029.
Each site is being assessed to deliver between 10,000 and 40,000 homes and will face further environmental review.
The government will create delivery bodies with powers including compulsory purchase and plans to use existing affordable housing funds and a new investment agency, but a total budget has not been announced.

Ministers name seven areas for possible new towns in England

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