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Economic Development News: Tile works wins funding

9 April 2004

Ironbridge Gorge Museums last week won £2 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund to complete the final phase in the restoration of the Craven Dunnill Tile Works in Jackfield, Shropshire (above). The grant means that the factory, which has been undergoing restoration work for the past two years, will reopen this summer as a working museum with what it claims will be "one of the most complete interpretations of high Victorian decorative arts in the region". In addition to the HLF money, the £3.7 million final phase was funded by the European Regional Development Fund, regional development agency Advantage West Midlands, the Owen Family Trust, and the Esmee Fairbairn, Headley and Manifold trusts.

Analysis: A wide choice of ports in a storm

9 April 2004

A recent ruling means those granted asylum can now seek council housing where they choose, leaving London councils fearing extra pressure. An effective and sensitive dispersal policy is the answer, says Janet Sillett.

Economic Development News: Assembly to reclaim £35m after jobs fall

9 April 2004

A failed Welsh inward investment scheme has agreed to pay back £35 million in grant assistance, Wales' economic development minister announced last week.

Economic Development News: Top UK performers set for £457m

9 April 2004

The UK is to benefit from £457 million of regeneration funding, the European Commission has announced.

Economic Development News: Committee urges creation of single railway agency

9 April 2004

Britain's two major rail bodies should be merged to stitch together an industry that is falling apart at the seams, a parliamentary report released last week reveals.

Economic Development News brief: London Assembly hits out at plans

9 April 2004

The London Assembly last week hit out at plans by the Strategic Rail Authority to reduce services between the south-east of the capital and the City. The assembly fears that proposals to reduce the amount of trains on the Charing Cross to Hayes line "show little respect for the transport needs of Londoners".

Economic Development News brief: Former work minister announces consultation

9 April 2004

Former work minister Des Browne, speaking before his move to replace Beverley Hughes as immigration minister, last week announced a consultation on the possibility of removing the requirement for small firms to hold employers' liability compulsory insurance. If approved, the move by Department of Work and Pensions could affect 300,000 small businesses where the owner is the sole employee.

Economic Development News brief: Jobcentre Plus joins forces with MoD

9 April 2004

Jobcentre Plus last week joined forces with the Ministry of Defence to help servicemen and women who leave the forces early to find work as civilians. Beginning this month, the MoD will interview leavers to see if there are any problems that they may face in the job market and brief them on the services and benefits available at Job Centre Plus. For details, visit www.mod.uk.

Economic Development News brief: Massive expansion deal signed for Humberside Airport

9 April 2004

A massive deal that could clear the way for the expansion of Humberside Airport was signed this week. According to press reports, the Manchester Airport Group, which owns the Lincolnshire facility, has signed a £325 investment deal with the Co-operative Bank to expand its portfolio of airports - although no specific details have been announced.

Economic Development News: Data Check - Age will influence economy, says study

9 April 2004

The age profile of local residents will have an important influence over local economic development and regeneration priorities, according to data from think-tank the Local Futures Group.