BBC: An independent assessment of a possible eco-town project has concluded that the proposal is not financially viable. The work for local authorities affected by plans to build at Middle Quinton near Stratford-upon-Avon suggested the scheme would have a deficit of £373m. Following the report, the six councils warned the eco-town could not proceed without “massive public subsidy” which would be better spent elsewhere. The councils are from Warwickshire, Worcestershire and …