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Transport News: Property chiefs lash out at 'unfair' funding plans

17 September 2004

The funding of London's Crossrail project is in doubt after property industry leaders dismissed one of Transport for London's proposed methods for meeting the costs as "arbitrary and unfair".

Physical Regeneration Brief: Development near Northampton given go-ahead

17 September 2004

A 2,000-home development on two brownfield sites near Northampton town centre was given the go-ahead this week. One of the sites will involve the redevelopment of cosmetics company Avon UK's headquarters and the construction of 1,250 homes by housebuilder Gallagher Estates. The adjacent site, owned by government regeneration agency English Partnerships, will be used for 750 homes.

Transport News: Forth bridge idea provokes opposition

17 September 2004

Plans for a second bridge across the River Forth have been attacked by public transport campaigners and environmentalists.

Physical Regeneration Brief: Council tenants in Leeds to receive boost

17 September 2004

Council tenants in Leeds will receive an £87 million boost over the next five years after government inspectors awarded a two-star rating to two of the city's arms-length management organisations. Leeds East Homes and Leeds South-East Homes were unable to access additional funding last year after only receiving a one-star rating.

Scottish News: Study reveals benefit of rail link in Borders

17 September 2004

Reopening the Borders rail link would inject £258 million into the region's economy over 30 years and stimulate the building of up to 1,800 homes, according to a new study.

Physical Regeneration Brief: Genesis Housing Group sets up joint venture company

17 September 2004

Housing association Genesis Housing Group has set up a joint venture company with developer Development Securities to identify mixed-use opportunities in greater London. Genesis is hoping that new development projects will accelerate the provision of social housing in the capital. Funding would be secured from a mix of equity, debt and long-term institutional funding.

Scottish News: City pledges funds to upgrade sewers

17 September 2004

The debate on how to fund water infrastructure improvements in Scotland has taken a new twist with Glasgow City Council's decision to help pay for upgrades.

Physical Regeneration Brief: Bovis Homes submits planning application

17 September 2004

Housebuilder Bovis Homes has submitted a planning application for a 275ha mixed-use extension to Wellingborough in Northamptonshire. The proposed scheme, called Wellingborough East, includes 3,200 new homes, 68ha of land devoted to employment use, a transport interchange and community facilities. The ODPM has already approved £10.6 million from the Sustainable Communities Fund to pay for local infrastructure work.

Scottish News: Edinburgh unveils waterfront vision

17 September 2004

A draft development plan for a 170ha site at Leith Docks in Edinburgh envisages a community of 18,000 homes, shops, schools and restaurants. The document, published last week by Forth Ports and Edinburgh City Council, aims to create a waterfront to rival San Francisco and Stockholm.

Physical Regeneration Brief: Residents demand inquiry

17 September 2004

Residents have demanded an inquiry into why a hotel and leisure scheme in Durham city centre has been delayed for two years. Completion of the privately-funded Walkergate scheme is now not expected until the summer of 2006. In a Durham City Council meeting last week, residents demanded a probe into why the scheme, which developers claimed would transform the city centre, is so far behind schedule.