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Campaign begins for Wales' first BID

10 March 2006

A campaign to set up the first scheme in Wales in which firms agree to pay for improvements to their local area was launched last week in Swansea.

Auditors probe failed Leeds tram

10 March 2006

The use of millions of pounds of public money on Leeds' failed Supertram bid is being investigated by Whitehall's spending watchdog.

Moneywise - Bridges Community Ventures

10 March 2006

Source of funding: Bridges Community Ventures is funded by private sector investors with matching investment from the Government through the Department of Trade and Industry.

Child trust fund vouchers unused

10 March 2006

More than 800,000 child trust fund vouchers are unused more than a year after the 'baby bond' scheme was launched, according to official figures out last week. The Revenue & Customs figures also reveal that nearly 1.5 million child trust fund accounts - 72 per cent of the vouchers issued - have been opened. The figures are available via www.regen.net/doc.

National Lottery launches awards scheme

10 March 2006

An awards scheme that aims to find the UK's favourite lottery-funded project has been launched by good causes distributor the National Lottery. The National Lottery Awards 2006 is intended to highlight schemes that have made a difference to communities. Nominations must be received by 28 April, and a shortlist of the best entries will be put to the public vote. For details, visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk.

Funds allocated to communities across Scotland

10 March 2006

More than £725,000 has been allocated to 37 communities across Scotland to fund projects that aim to transform the environment in communities affected by quarrying. Projects to receive funding under the Scottish Executive's Community Environmental Renewal Scheme include the refurbishment of a former mill on Mull. For a full list of the grants, visit www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2006/03/03105540.

English Partnerships to triple size of Atlas

10 March 2006

Regeneration quango English Partnerships is to triple the size of its planning consultancy service Atlas. The Advisory Team on Large Applications, which helps small councils deal with significant planning applications, is to increase from four to up to 12 people to cope with demand.

Welsh law-making bill faces Lords opposition

10 March 2006

A bill awarding law-making powers to the Welsh Assembly for the first time is set to face stiff opposition in the House of Lords, after gaining approval from Westminster MPs this week.

Design watchdog criticises policy

10 March 2006

The Government's own design adviser has taken a sideswipe at three new policy initiatives in its responses to government consultations.

Developers chosen for Canning Town

10 March 2006

Developers have been chosen to take forward the regeneration of Canning Town in East London. Newham Council has selected Countryside Properties to take forward the scheme, as predicted by Regeneration & Renewal (R&R, 24 February, p4). The plans comprise 7,000 new homes, a new school, new health and leisure facilities and improvements to the local shopping area.