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Research institute to extend its remit

17 December 2004

A social research body headed up by one of the Prime Minister's former strategists will be extending its remit to incorporate practical action aimed at helping urban communities in both the UK and overseas.

Milburn urges more power for the people

17 December 2004

Local communities could be handed new rights to dismiss failing police chiefs, Labour's election planner said last week.

Bradford stalls bid to axe service

17 December 2004

Concerned Bradford councillors voted last week to throw back to the council's ruling executive plans to axe a service that supports community groups in disadvantaged areas.

Derelict school in Bradford becomes new headquarters

17 December 2004

A derelict school in Bradford has been turned into the new headquarters for Shipley Community Housing Trust. The trust, the town's largest social landlord, hopes that The Old School's conversion will act a catalyst for the wider regeneration of the area. The school's clock tower, a local landmark, has also been restored as part of the project.

Councils dealing with more planning applications say figures

17 December 2004

Councils are dealing with more planning applications in less time, according to figures published last week. In the year ending September 2004, local planning authorities determined an average 55 per cent of major planning applications within 13 weeks, the Government's Best Value target. Research carried out by the Government also failed to find evidence of councils abusing the system to meet official targets. The Planning Performance Checklist can be viewed at www.odpm.gov.uk.

Sheffield City Council to receive further money

17 December 2004

Sheffield City Council is to receive a further £18.7 million this year following a favourable report by the Audit Commission on its arms-length management organisation. Sheffield Homes, which manages 58,000 homes on behalf of the local authority, was praised for tackling anti-social behaviour, offering tenants more choice and a wide range of rent paying options.

Ferguson McIlveen wins contract

17 December 2004

Urban designer Ferguson McIlveen has won the contract to create a new town square in the Headland area of Hartlepool. The £1.4 million town square project will create three new open spaces: a courtyard in front of St Hilda's Church, a formal square in front of the Borough Hall and a Headland history garden.

Network launched to help people in regeneration

17 December 2004

A network to help people working in regeneration was launched in the east of England last week. Inspire East, funded by the East of England Development Agency, ODPM and agencies including the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment, is intended to raise skills and spread good practice in the region. For further information, visit www.inspire-east.org.uk.

Gateshead centre opens

17 December 2004

The opening of the £70 million Norman Foster-designed Gateshead Sage centre on the banks of the Tyne was marked this week with performances by the new Northern Sinfonia orchestra.