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Interview: Blowing away past problems

28 May 2004

Simon Topman hopes that by applying the same cohesive approach he employs with his whistle-making workforce to the new improved Aston Pride NDC, he can lay to rest the ghost of its predecessor.

Analysis: Northern Way lacks 'wow' factor

28 May 2004

Award-winning architect Will Alsop, renowned as a champion of linear cities that develop alongside transport infrastructure, takes a critical look at John Prescott's northern vision

Economic Development News: Creative construction

28 May 2004

Work has begun on a new creative quarter in Bristol. Verve Properties is converting a disused industrial complex into a mixed-use scheme in the Brislington area of the city. Targeting the media and creative industries, the development, known as Paintworks (see visualisation, above), will comprise a range of low cost studios, live/work spaces, recreational units, cafe and events space opening onto a large courtyard earmarked for outdoor events and performances. Lettings have already been signed with a recording studio, an animation company and a firm specialising in recycled books. Work on the first phase of the 5ha site has already started and is expected to be completed early in 2005.

Economic Development News: Assemblies will have a strong role, says minister

28 May 2004

The Government is set to strengthen the role of the proposed elected regional assemblies, according to pro-devolution campaigners.

Economic Development News: 'Alternative' centre faces Paradise threat

28 May 2004

A famous 'alternative' shopping centre in Liverpool faces closure following the Government's decision last week to approve a massive scheme to regenerate the city centre.

Economic Development News brief: Research Centres accredited by Welsh Development Agency

28 May 2004

Eighteen industry-related research centres in higher education institutes were accredited by the Welsh Development Agency last week. The Welsh research units were named new Centres of Excellence as part of the Centres of Excellence for Technology and Industrial Collaboration (Cetic) scheme. Cetic aims to create a multidisciplinary network of scientific expertise available to companies.

Economic Development News brief: London firms seeking venture funding receive boost

28 May 2004

London firms seeking venture funding received a £2 million boost last week, when the Small Business Service gave the money to development agency Greater London Enterprise's venture capital company London Seed Capital. LSC now has £5 million to co-invest with GLE's private venture capital network, London Business Angels. For further details, visit www.gle.co.uk.

Economic Development News brief: Ecotec to run London-wide employment scheme

28 May 2004

Consultancy Ecotec last week announced that it will run a £29.5 million London-wide employment scheme. Ecotec will coordinate the European Social Fund programme until December 2006. The scheme aims to help people gain work and skills. Projects can bid for funds until 16 August. For further details, visit www.londonO3.ecotec.co.uk.

Economic Development News brief: Small Scottish firms could benefit from project

28 May 2004

Smaller Scottish firms could benefit from a £555,000 project to help boost their performance, trade and industry secretary Patricia Hewitt said last week. Fifty small and medium-sized enterprises will be able to access ten consultant days to help improve employee-employer engagement, as part of the DTI's Strategic Partnerships Fund. For details, contact Liz Cameron (tel) 0141 847 5465.

Economic Development News brief: Strategic alliance launched to support Manchester construction boom

28 May 2004

A strategic alliance was launched this week to support Manchester's construction boom, the city's economic development agency Manchester Enterprises announced. The Construction Partnership, including the construction industry and agencies such as the Learning and Skills Council, the North-West Development Agency and JobCentre Plus, aims to fill skills shortages to ensure a supply of construction workers to projects.

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