April 2007
Launch of the Eco-town Prospectus

April 2008
Announcement of 15 bidders shortlisted for eco-town status

Publication of the Communities and Local Government department’s "Eco-towns – Living a Greener Future" consultation paper

April – July 2008
Initial consultation on eco-towns sites

September 2008
The Communities and Local Government department further consultation on more detailed assessments of the potential locations and a draft eco-town Planning Policy Statement

Early 2009
Publication of the final Planning Policy Statement and a final list of locations with the potential to be an eco-town