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In Brief: The Leverhulme Centre granted planning permission

13 August 2004

The Leverhulme Centre for Human Evolutionary Studies, designed by Sheppard Robinson for the University of Cambridge, has been granted planning permission by Cambridge City Council. The £4 million centre will be the UK's largest research institute for human evolutionary studies. It will, for the first time, house the complete archaeological collection of the university's department of biological anthropology.

Poll uncovers resident pride in South East

13 August 2004

An increasing number of South East residents identify themselves with the region, according to latest poll findings.

Brownfield home potential surges

13 August 2004

The amount of brownfield land available for development has stabilised over the past two years but estimates of the potential number of homes that could be provided on such sites have risen, according to latest figures.

Study forecasts record regional growth levels

13 August 2004

The area encompassing Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire is set to become the fastest-growing region in Europe, according to latest research. But the north-south divide will grow wider than ever, it warns.

Watson lands Newport Unlimited post

13 August 2004

Urban regeneration company Newport Unlimited has appointed Grant Watson as chairman.

Regeneration News: Economic development programme of HAT

13 August 2004

The economic and community development programme of Birmingham's Castle Vale Housing Action Trust (HAT) has been successful and cost-effective in improving employment, according to an independent report published last week. The study, by ECOTEC Research and Consulting, found that the programme has helped to reduce unemployment from 26 to five per cent. It has also raised social, economic, living and environmental conditions in Castle Vale, the report concludes. Castle Vale is home to 9,000 people and is the largest post-war estate in the city. Birmingham City Council ran the estate until 1993, when the HAT acquired the land.

Regeneration News: Cambridge Econometrics publishes latest edition

13 August 2004

Cambridge Econometrics has published its latest edition of Regional Economic Prospects. The document contains detailed macroeconomic and industrial forecasts to the year 2015 in the UK's regions. Strongest performance is expected in Wales and Yorkshire and Humberside, based on their sharp improvement in consumer service and manufacturing combined with continuing strong growth in construction. London and the South East are expected to feature among the fastest-growing regions. Employment in the South East has continued to increase while earnings have also grown strongly, reflecting the region's tight labour market. Scotland's growth is expected to be slightly slower than the UK average.

Regeneration News: Plans to convert ground-floor terminal

13 August 2004

Plans to convert the ground-floor terminal and grain warehouse at Victoria Quays in Sheffield into offices have been refused. Sheffield City Council's city centre and east planning and highways board turned down the application because councillors want the development to be varied and not dominated by any single use. The committee concluded that there are plenty of other good sites for offices in the city. The warehouses are listed buildings in the canal basin and the upper floors have already been converted into flats.

Regeneration News: Milton Keynes picks finalists for home bids

13 August 2004

Eight finalists have been shortlisted to submit formal tenders for two major housing opportunities in Central Milton Keynes (CMK).

Regeneration News: Salford seeks out boost for renewal

13 August 2004

An urban regeneration company (URC) could be set up in Salford under plans being put forward by Salford City Council, English Partnerships and the Northwest Development Agency.