Archive

Think-tank reopens old wounds in the north-south economic debate

29 August 2008

Controversial conclusions of a report that recommend a switch in regeneration efforts from northern cities to new southern settlements ignore geography, community and modern work patterns, insists Rynd Smith.

Fyson on ... how to ensure population data collection

By Anthony Fyson

29 August 2008

How to ensure population data collection rigorous enough to inform government expenditure.

Charity letter aims to halt golf scheme

29 August 2008

More than 1,400 people signed an online letter protesting against Donald Trump's Aberdeenshire golf complex plans within 24 hours of it being launched last week.

National Audit Office begins investigation

22 August 2008

The National Audit Office has begun an investigation into the government's decision to close thousands of post offices.

Profits falling from regeneration investments

15 August 2008

Profits from regeneration investments are falling further than other types of property as a result of the economic downturn.

Call for move south slated

15 August 2008

North and south have united in deriding a report advocating the end of regeneration spending in northern towns in favour of massive housing expansion in the south.

London small shops proposal criticised

8 August 2008

Proposed London Plan revisions to improve openings for small shops will need extensive legislation before they can be implemented, a retail expert has warned.

Merger means public realm projects axed

8 August 2008

Public realm projects backed by Design for London (DfL) have been dropped this week, following the body's merger with the London Development Agency (LDA).

Appointment at London Development Agency

8 August 2008

Former Conservative transport minister Steve Norris is making a comeback as a board member of the London Development Agency. The 13 members who took office this week, including chairman Harvey McGrath, were named by mayor Boris Johnson.

Richards on ... dealing with the downturn

8 August 2008

Credit crunch, economic slowdown, recession, "Wall Street got drunk".