内容摘要：Under the plans, some low-quality green belt land will be freed up to become part of a 'grey belt' to allow new homes to be built.

Under the plans, some low-quality green belt land will be freed up to become part of a 'grey belt' to allow new homes to be built.

It also heard how Ford and Austin failed to correctly store and dispose poultry slaughter waste and failed to control a rat infestation.Kevin Brader, head of Public Protection at Cornwall Council, said: "This case is a distressing example of smallholders attempting to farm without the appropriate knowledge.

"Where individuals do not provide adequate care for their animals, we will take enforcement action to safeguard industry standards."Ford was ordered to pay a fine of £778, a surcharge of £311, and to contribute £8,000 towards the council's costs.Austin was ordered to pay a fine of £180, a surcharge of £65 and was also ordered to contribute £2,089 towards costs.

A historic indoor market is set to undergo a £1m revamp, which will rejuvenate the building "without losing its character".Under the proposals, new toilets, more seating and a lobby area will be built at The Shambles in Devizes, Wiltshire.

Plans also include making the building, which is owned by Devizes Town council, more energy efficient. It is hoped the changes will encourage more business, the council said.

Traders told the BBC they had "mixed" opinions to the proposals as they did not want the Grade II-listed building to lose its charm.Councillor Anne Handley, the leader of the council, said the government grant would play a "key role" in ensuring the authority "can continue to invest in its sheltered housing stock".

"It's great to see the work in progress and I look forward to seeing the first new residents move into the accommodation," she added.Demolition and construction contracts have been awarded to Hobson and Porter, the Hull-based developer.

The plans include a communal lounge for residents.Mark Smee, a director at Hobson and Porter, said it was a "flagship" project and he could not "wait to see it develop".