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Birmingham staff cleared of fraud

26 November 2004

Staff at a Birmingham community organisation returned to work last week after being cleared of allegations of fraud, nepotism and money laundering by independent investigators.

Welsh Development Agency asks for plans to be approved

26 November 2004

The Welsh Development Agency this week asked Cardiff City Council to approve plans for a new 20ha urban village in the Ely Bridge area of the city. The proposals include local shops and community facilities, 900 new homes, 4,000 sq metres of office space and green spaces including a riverside walkway.

Work begins on redevelopment of Paradise Street area in Liverpool

26 November 2004

Work began this week on the redevelopment of the Paradise Street area in Liverpool, the biggest retail development in Europe. The 17ha project, due to be completed by 2008 when Liverpool becomes European Capital of Culture, involves 30 new buildings, about 149,000 sq metres of retail space, 465 residential units and 3,000 car parking spaces.

Plans announced for second phase of Brighouse regeneration scheme

26 November 2004

Plans have been announced for the second phase of a regeneration scheme in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. The plans, which focus on Mill Royd Island between the River Calder and the Calder and Hebble Navigation Canal, include two new eight-storey buildings and an 11-storey extension to the existing 19th century waterside mill. The first phase of apartments have all been sold.

Housing Act receives royal assent

26 November 2004

The Housing Act received royal assent last week, signalling increasing regulation of the private rented sector. The Act will introduce protection for the deposits of those in the private rented sector, will enable councils to encourage the re-use of empty homes and will require people selling property to provide Home Information Packs. It will also allow the Government to pay housing grant to private developers to build new social housing.

Government plans to cut Welsh budget

26 November 2004

The Government is planning to cut the Welsh budget for a housing support programme for vulnerable people by £13.5 million, according to the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA). The cut in the Supporting People scheme is equivalent to a 10 per cent reduction in budget, and compares to a 7 per cent cut in England. The WLGA said in a statement that the cut would lead to increases in homelessness, crime, poverty and domestic violence.