Progress continues to be made in planning proposals for the eco-towns project, it has been revealed.

In a report by the Eco-Town Challenge Panel - which was created by housing minister Caroline Flint - it was reported that many of the bidders for the scheme have made a positive response to recommendations in regards to employment and transport strategies for the municipalities.

Ms Flint said: "The progress made over the past few weeks demonstrates the willingness of the promoters to react to the expert advice they have been given."

However, she reported that at present no agreements have been signed, stating that only those schemes which have the highest sustainability standards will be able to qualify for eco-town status.

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John Walker, chairman of the Eco-town Challenge Panel, added a significant number of the eco-town proposals "have shown significant and encouraging progress during those few weeks".

Earlier this summer, Jane Davidson, environment, sustainability and housing minister for the Welsh Assembly government, reported that all new homes in Wales will be carbon neutral.

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