Archive

Region links in fund drive

19 September 2008

A ground-breaking regional plan has been launched to boost public sector investment in the Black Country.

Birmingham levy means business

12 September 2008

An initiative to improve the city centre environment is being pursued in a third area, writes Angela Kettle.

Agency lifts area support

12 September 2008

One NorthEast has launched a £10 million package to support companies during the economic slowdown.

Study backs tower worth

12 September 2008

Opposition to tall buildings overlooks the economic and environmental benefits that high-rise volumes can offer, a report claimed this week.

Owner of Liverpool Docks calls for separate planning regime

12 September 2008

The owner of Liverpool Docks and John Lennon Airport has called for a separate planning regime to be set up to drive forward its regeneration plans.

Project started investigating economic relationships

5 September 2008

The Northern Way and the Spatial Economics Research Centre have started a project investigating the impact of developing stronger links between the Manchester and Leeds city-regions to boost economic growth.

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.