Archive

Fresh police inquiries into LDA scheme

1 February 2008

The mayor of London's economic development body has asked police to investigate apparent accounting irregularities in another of the organisations it funds.

Bill changes to protect affordable rural homes

1 February 2008

The government is proposing to cap the proportion of a shared ownership property its occupier can buy in a bid to maintain affordable housing levels in rural areas.

Blackpool tram modernisation gets green light

1 February 2008

Plans for a £85.3 million refurbishment of the historic Blackpool and Fleetwood tram system were announced by rail minister Tom Harris today.

Somebody pinched my minister!

By Tim Williams, who advises the Government and is a director of Navigant Consulting. Email: tim.williams@haymarket.com

1 February 2008

Last week threatened to conclude on a personal low but actually ended on a high. For the second time running, my duration as a ministerial adviser seemed set to end just as the minister was really dominating the agenda, thanks to their promotion.

Diary

1 February 2008

Now then, now then. Our first story comes from Leeds, where cigar-puffing, tracksuit-wearing veteran DJ Sir Jimmy Savile has lent his distinctive tones to a campaign to tackle crime in the city's student areas.

What's on - Regeneration-related TV and radio

1 February 2008

Friday 1 February

Work Experience - Amy Gilham, consultant, Regeneris Consulting

1 February 2008

Amy Gilham, 26, is a consultant at Regeneris Consulting.

Showcase of North-West best practice

1 February 2008

A report highlighting best practice in regeneration has been published by regional centre of excellence Renew North-West.

Event examines green building developments

1 February 2008

An event to examine the latest developments in environmentally-sustainable buildings is to take place on 7-9 March in Wales.

New Publications

1 February 2008

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