Councils get £68m to clear brownfield sites

Councils across the country have been promised £68m to clear brownfield sites for new housing.
The cash will allow 54 councils to clear empty buildings, former car parks and industrial land to make way for 5,200 new homes.
Funding through the Brownfield Land Release Fund will cover the cost of decontamination, clearing disused buildings or improving infrastructure such as internet, water and power.Some of the projects to benefit from the funding include:£2.9m to Manchester to unlock