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Pledge to end growth area funding shortfall

29 October 2004

The regeneration minister this week committed the Government to solving the council funding regime which has up until now left authorities in the planned growth areas out of pocket in terms of government subsidies.

R&R to launch annual conference next year

29 October 2004

Regeneration & Renewal is to hold its inaugural national conference in April next year. The event will be the first of what is due to become an annual fixture.

Selby's last mine closes

29 October 2004

An era came to a close this week in Selby, Yorkshire, when the last of the coalfield's five mines closed. Digging at the Riccall mine (above) ceased 21 years after the Selby "superpit" was opened as part of an ambitious plan to safeguard the industry amid widespread pit closures. At its peak, the coalfield employed more than 3,500 people, but this had declined to just 260 this week. Energy minister Mike O'Brien said it was a "very sad day" for Selby.

Leaders blamed for South power bypass

29 October 2004

A failure by Westminster's political leaders to work closely with agencies across the South-East is increasing the likelihood of central government making decisions for the region, bypassing local politicians and business interests, says a report published this week.

Push for social enterprise parks

29 October 2004

Plans to develop an extended infrastructure of Scottish social enterprises are under way amid concerns that millions of pounds allocated to the sector could be wasted.

Charity Groundwork Wigan and Chorley appoints Rachel England

29 October 2004

Environmental regeneration charity Groundwork Wigan and Chorley has appointed Rachel England as community development worker. She will work with local communities to support the ongoing development and implementation of a range of community-led environmental schemes in the area.

Fred Veevers joins Redrow Homes (Southern)

29 October 2004

Fred Veevers has joined developer Redrow Homes (Southern) as construction director. Veevers will be responsible for the building of new Redrow homes across the southern counties. He was previously building director with private builder Michael Shanly.

Consultancy Owen Williams appoints Andrew Taylor

29 October 2004

Consultancy Owen Williams has appointed Andrew Taylor as contract manager for its office in Barrow-in-Furness. Taylor will lead the company's contribution to several key projects over the coming months, including Barrow Borough Council's town centre regeneration programme.

Eric summers joins Heart of England Consultancy

29 October 2004

Eric Summers has joined Heart of England Consultancy as senior consultant. He was previously project manager and area manager at Yorkshire Housing Group. In his new role, Summers will be responsible for extending the consultancy's services to tenants' and residents' groups and housing and regeneration organisations in the Midlands and north of England.

Jim Hendry appointed as chairman of charity Access North Ayr

29 October 2004

Jim Hendry has been appointed as chairman of economic regeneration and employment charity Access North Ayr. Hendry is vice-convener of the Ayr North Social Inclusion Partnership, chairs the Caring Theme Group and is vice-chair of the national Scottish Partnership Representatives Network and is also a member of the Ayr North Community Forum Management Committee. Chief executive Bill Munsie has left to become managing director of the Greater Pollok Development Company.