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Cash delay labelled a threat to growth

8 October 2004

Development in two of the government's key growth areas could be frustrated because of continuing delays to rail investment, the South East England Regional Assembly warned this week.

Community Renewal News: New guidelines for consulting charities

8 October 2004

Leicester City Council officers are to draw up new guidelines for consultation procedures following a judicial review which found that voluntary groups were inadequately consulted when their funding was removed.

Community Renewal News: Enterprise scheme for Brum kids

8 October 2004

A Birmingham regeneration programme has struck a deal with Young Enterprise that means the charity will offer business and enterprise education programmes in all schools in the deprived area of Aston, Regeneration & Renewal has learned.

Report laments lost renewal openings

8 October 2004

Regeneration opportunities are being lost because of a lack of experience and guidance for those working in joint venture schemes, latest research finds.

Community Renewal News Brief: A project intended to tackle ...

8 October 2004

A project intended to tackle the fear of crime, anti-social behaviour and local environment problems in North Ormesby has received £600,000 from the Government Office for the North-East, the housing group behind the scheme announced last week. The Tees Valley Housing Group said the pilot will undertake an alley-gating scheme for 800 properties.

Regeneration News Brief: An office development in Great Yarmouth ...

8 October 2004

An office development in Great Yarmouth's Beacon Park has been approved by Great Yarmouth Borough Council and the East of England Development Agency. Developer MPM Properties will submit a planning application to develop a headquarters building for a national firm of accountants and business adviser PKF. The two-storey 743 sq m building will provide quality modern office accommodation to complement the Beacon Park Innovation Centre. Building work is due to be completed next year.

Community Renewal News Brief: A £12 million initiative ...

8 October 2004

A £12 million initiative has improved the health, skills and work opportunities of families in deprived areas of Birmingham, according to an independent evaluation. The SRB5 project works to deliver joined-up approaches to supporting families in need. The report says further resources, such as Sure Start and Children's Centres, have been attracted to the city as a result. Mid-Term Evaluation Report is available from www.srb5.info.

Regeneration News Brief: Sheaf House in Sheffield to be demolished

8 October 2004

Sheaf House in Sheffield is set to be demolished to make way for a city square under plans endorsed by Yorkshire Forward last week. The regional development agency regards the building, which it bought in 2001, as an eyesore. Yorkshire Forward hopes that its removal, which is seen as crucial to its Sheffield station scheme, will enhance access to the railway station and its immediate area to fulfil the aims of the city centre masterplan. Demolition is scheduled to begin next spring and the public square is due to be completed in 2006.

Community Renewal News Brief: Development trust Keystone ...

8 October 2004

Development trust Keystone last week launched a service offering advice to those interested in starting a social enterprise in Norfolk. The trust is also developing its own social enterprises, including buying a holiday home to be let to families on low incomes. For details (email) tracey.robertson@keystonetrust.org.uk.

Regeneration News Brief: Wigan is set to benefit ...

8 October 2004

Wigan is set to benefit from a £6 million dual carriageway link road that was approved by the government last week. Transport secretary Alastair Darling gave the go-ahead to Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council to introduce compulsory purchase orders in the Chapel Lane and Poolstock areas of the town to pave the way for the A5225 link road. The route will create better access to the town's Westwood Park, which is set to become a site for business premises. The council is inviting tenders for the road building contract and work is expected to begin next year.