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Interview - Credit chief turns rural defender

25 June 2004

War studies graduate Shaun Spiers is leaving the credit union movement to lead the battle to defend Britain's countryside. Nick Loney finds that his move comes at a time of change for both sectors.

Analysis: Why local leaders need a better deal

25 June 2004

Public sector watchdog the Audit Commission has warned that regeneration objectives are being jeopardised by a lack of clear leadership and joined-up government policies. Frances Done explains the implications of the report.

Economic Development News: Monorail mooted as Olympic transport solution

25 June 2004

Proposals for a futuristic monorail system for London have been unveiled by architect Gareth Pearce. The MonoMetro would be able to carry 20,000 passengers an hour on any road wide enough to take a double decker bus, consortium MonoMetro claims. Pearce said the network is the only system that can be delivered in time to "save London's Olympic bid". He added: "So far £150 million has been spent on feasibility studies alone. By contrast £20 million will allow a working demonstration of MonoMetro connecting Oxford Street and Kensington."

Economic Development News: Pension age increase will make us 'work til we drop'

25 June 2004

People in England and Wales' most deprived areas will have to work until they "literally drop", according to new research by the Trades Union Congress.

Economic Development News: Red tape 'hinders skills providers'

25 June 2004

The bureaucratic regime faced by Learning and Skills Councils (LSCs) is hindering the Government's economic and social justice aspirations, according to a damning critique of the post-16 education sector.

Economic Development News: £160m court complex starts to take shape in Manchester centre

25 June 2004

Construction work began last week on a court complex that will allow potentially lucrative cases to be heard in the North.

Economic Development News Brief: Bristol has secured an extra ...

25 June 2004

Bristol has secured an extra £3.9 million of European funds to tackle inner-city poverty. The Objective 2 Neighbourhood Action Plan programme, which was due to end in 2006, is to be extended to 2008. The extra cash will help create new jobs, as well as improving community facilities, in Ashley, Easton, Lawrence Hill, Filwood and Windmill Hill.

Economic Development News Brief: The East Midlands has climbed seven places ...

25 June 2004

The East Midlands has climbed seven places to 28th position in the European economic league table over the last five years, the East Midlands Development Agency (Emda) has announced. The figures come from the European Union's data arm Eurostat. Eurostat assessed regions on economic output, employment and economic inequality.

Economic Development News Brief: Independent film and television makers ...

25 June 2004

Independent film and television makers will be encouraged to work in the North-West by a new fund, the North-West Regional Development Agency said last week. NWDA announced it has approved an initial £1 million - with no time limits - for its Regional Attraction Fund. The fund, to be delivered by regional screen agency North-West Vision, will be launched this summer. For further details, (email) info@northwestvision.co.uk.

Economic Development News Brief: Gloucestershire's rural areas ...

25 June 2004

Gloucestershire's rural areas will receive a £3 million boost from the South-West Regional Development Agency, the RDA revealed last week. The cash is part of the £7 million Rural Renaissance programme that will support any scheme, such as ICT, transport or business support, aimed at strengthening the rural economy. The initiative will be run by the Gloucestershire Rural Economy Advisory Panel. For further details, (tel) 0117 933 0295.

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