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Asset revolution

By Tim Williams

5 October 2007

Asset-based vehicles are powerful, but must be tailored to the task.

Warning over merger of EU funds

5 October 2007

The president of an influential political assembly that provides regions with a voice at the European Union has warned that some member states may use a forthcoming review of the EU's budget to try to merge the Union's two biggest regeneration funds.

Colwyn Bay town centre funded

5 October 2007

Two deprived areas in Colwyn Bay town centre are to receive £165,000 from 2007-09, the Welsh Assembly Government has announced.

Twycross Zoo to be funded

5 October 2007

Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire is to get £3 million to build an eco-friendly visitor centre.

Telly visual

5 October 2007

This planned visitor centre in Sherwood Forest will be competing for cash on TV.

Funding gap over support officers

5 October 2007

Avon and Somerset Police Authority will have to fully fund its police community support officers, after councils refused to commit to paying their share.

Merger aims to ensure NDC's work continues

5 October 2007

Urban regeneration company New East Manchester aims to ensure regeneration in the area remains a priority for the next 25 years after its merger with East Manchester New Deal for Communities.

Treasury ready to back business rate

5 October 2007

The Treasury is set to approve a new tax on business to pay for public infrastructure if a way can be found to prevent local authorities using it to reduce residents' council tax.

Common Agricultural Policy

5 October 2007

Some European Union member states want the Common Agricultural Policy to be rehashed in order to boost the economic development of rural areas.

Basildon District Council shortlist

5 October 2007

A shortlist showing which consortiums are in the running for a project to regenerate Basildon town centre has been released by Basildon District Council.