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In brief: Design competition launched by Bradford Centre Regeneration

23 July 2004

A design competition to create a flagship building on the site of the former Odeon Cinema in Prince's Way has been launched by urban renewal company Bradford Centre Regeneration. Local people will be consulted during the judging. After carrying out a survey, options identified by consultancy Ove Arup & Partners involve demolishing the cinema, retaining its two towers or completely redeveloping the entire site.

In brief: Third glossary of regeneration and local economic development has been published

23 July 2004

A third glossary of regeneration and local economic development has been published by the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES). The publication provides a comprehensive definition of more than 240 key terms and is designed as a reference for students and practitioners. Glossary of Regeneration and Local Economic Development is available from the CLES (tel) 0161 236 7036.

In brief: English Partnerships start work on New Fryston village green project

23 July 2004

English Partnerships started work on the New Fryston village green project in Castleford last week. The redevelopment is one of a number of schemes to be showcased next year on Channel 4 as part of the Castleford Project. It is the first phase of the transformation of the 98ha Fryston and Wheldale site running along the River Aire. Plans for the green include traffic calming measures and a children's play area.

In brief: Social enterprise zone bring residents and public sector staff together to solve East End problems

23 July 2004

Britain's first social enterprise zone has brought together residents and public sector staff to solve problems in London's East End and influenced national policy, according to a report published this week. The zone, in the Forest Gate and Plaistow areas of Newham, was established six years ago to tackle community problems. Many of its ideas and initiatives have helped local residents and demonstrate how mainstream government resources can be harnessed effectively at local level, the report finds. Enduring Change: The Experience of the Community Links Social Enterprise Zone is available, priced £14.70, from Marston Book Services (tel) 01235 465500.

In brief: Developers in running for the regeneration of the Park Hill estate

23 July 2004

Developers AMEC, Lovells, George Wimpey and Urban Splash are in the running for the regeneration of the Park Hill estate in Sheffield, Britain's largest grade II* listed building. Registered social landlords Derwent Living, Manchester Methodist Housing and Riverside Housing have also made the shortlist, announced last week by Sheffield City Council and English Partnerships and drawn up from a total of 14 submissions. The scheme aims to deliver a high-quality redevelopment, including permanent repairs to the buildings' historic details.

Regeneration News: Waste rules threat identified

23 July 2004

Waste provisions that came into force last week could massively reduce the amount of house building on brownfield land, surveyors have warned.

Regeneration News: Policy chiefs told to spread renewal

23 July 2004

Retail-led development is changing the physical face of the UK, according to latest research, but the challenge for policy chiefs is to channel this regeneration from large cities to smaller towns.

Agency set to relocate staff out of London

23 July 2004

National regeneration agency English Partnerships will disperse half of its London staff across the UK, it announced last week.

Council seeks to allay growth apprehension

23 July 2004

Newcastle City Council's Liberal Democrat leaders moved to reassure the city's renewal financiers this week.

Plans unveiled for world's biggest indoor ski slope

23 July 2004

Plans have been unveiled for what is claimed to be the world's biggest indoor ski slope, at Great Blakenham in Suffolk. The 100m high slope will be the centrepiece of the SnOasis resort. An outline planning application has been submitted to Mid Suffolk District Council by Onslow Suffolk Ltd. The scheme also includes 350 ski lodges, a hotel and conference centre.