A project to construct the country’s first eco-village has taken a step forward with the announcement of a shortlist of developers.

Those interested in planning jobs and roles in the housing sector may be interested to read the latest news from English Partnerships, which states that seven developers are in the running to create the 150-home site in Bristol.

The national regeneration agency has reported the results of an evaluation panel, including network partners from Communities and Local Government and the Building Research Establishment, which selected developers based on their understanding both of the potential of the site and of the sustainable efficiencies of the Carbon Challenge.

David Warburton, English Partnerships’ area director for the south-west, said: "There is a wealth of talent and specialist knowledge within the seven shortlisted companies and I am excited about the prospect of working with one of them to deliver England’s first Carbon Challenge community in Bristol."

A similar initiative for an eco-village near Peterborough is set to get underway next year.

Recently, English Partnerships announced the approval of plans for a monastery housing scheme in Gorton, east Manchester.

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