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<p>Following the publication of our locally-led Garden Cities prospectus in April
we have been in discussions with a number of local authorities, developers and consultants
interested in bringing forward proposals for new locally-led garden cities. The announcement
of Bicester as a new Garden Town at Autumn Statement reflects the fact that Cherwell
District Council's plans for Bicester are well advanced, and in a position to benefit
from Government support. Discussions with other places interested in bringing forward
large scale housing developments are ongoing through the large sites programme.<br><br></p><p>It
would not be in the public interest to release information that could undermine the
ongoing local negotiations and policy development. But we will make further announcements
on our locally-led large scale sites programme in due course.</p>
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