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Mixed results uncovered by regional data

16 December 2005

All of England's regions have made progress in areas such as employment, recycling and river water quality, according to statistics published this week.

Investigation into future of regional government

16 December 2005

An investigation into the future of regional government is set to be launched by the Commons ODPM select committee in light of the North East's rejection of an elected assembly in the November 2004 devolution referendum. The committee will study the potential for simplifying arrangements to establish regional assemblies and their powers.

Plans submitted for Wolverhampton development

16 December 2005

Plans for Wolverhampton's £67 million i54 development have been submitted to the city council and South Staffordshire Council. Regional development agency Advantage West Midlands, which owns the Wobaston Road site, lodged the application last week. It hopes to transform 89ha of brownfield land next to the M54 into a major employment site, creating around 6,000 mainly hi-tech jobs by 2020. Planning approval is expected by spring next year.

Casebook: Appeal Case - Housing; conversion - City centre flats allowed despite noise concern

16 December 2005

The conversion of floors above a hot food takeaway and vacant shop in Lancaster to create three affordable flats has been allowed following findings that it would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants.

Tests to begin at pivotal site in Portsmouth

16 December 2005

Contamination tests are due to begin on a scrapyard in Portsmouth as part of plans to transform the area into a key gateway to the city.

Evaluation praises Liverpool's renewal

16 December 2005

The Liverpool Vision urban regeneration company (URC) has been a positive driver of city centre renewal, an evaluation report has concluded.

Newport Unlimited publishes annual review

16 December 2005

Newport Unlimited has published its annual review. The urban regeneration company, created in 2002, has been working on a 20-year vision to revamp the city. In the past year a city-wide transport plan has been adopted, infrastructure has been laid for an office district in George Street and developer Modus Corovest has been placed in charge of a £200 million city centre retail scheme. Chairman Grant Watson said that the approval of a stretch of M4 motorway to the south of the city will stimulate investment.

Auditor highlights deficit in bus target

16 December 2005

The Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss its target to increase bus use in every region by 2011, government auditors warned last week.

Inquiry announced into future of coastal towns

16 December 2005

An inquiry into the future of coastal towns is to be conducted by the Commons ODPM select committee, it was announced last week. The study will look at work done by the ODPM to tackle social, housing and environmental problems experienced in coastal towns. It will also examine the success of regional development agencies in supporting and developing coastal economies and whether there is a case for more regional initiatives. The deadline for written evidence is 30 January 2006.

Initiative launched by Town and Country Planning Association

16 December 2005

A trans-national community participation initiative was launched by the Town and Country Planning Association this week. The European Commission-funded Advocacy, Participation and Non-Governmental Organisations in Planning project will seek to improve public involvement in regional planning across north-west Europe by highlighting participation techniques and case studies.