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Millions may kickstart projects

Millions of pounds could be released by councils across Shropshire in a bid to get work started on derelict development sites across the county.   Millions of pounds could be released by councils across Shropshire in a bid to get work started on derelict development sites across the county. The move could see up to £24 million being spent by Shrewsbury and Atcham Borough Council alone after developers said they could no longer proceed with sites in the county town. Councillor Peter Nutting, leader of SABC, will next week propose a motion that councils across Shropshire use capital receipts to buy the sites and get things moving. The motion, which has been signed by 11 councillors, says: "That in view of the present economic climate and the long term aim of the new Shropshire Council to provide more social and affordable homes the council considers the purchase of any undeveloped sites within Shropshire to secure the best possible options for future housing delivery. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star.

News|Nov 27, 2008
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