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Miliband plans strategic framework for Gateway

24 November 2005

Communities minister David Miliband this week said he would set up a strategic framework to direct the wholsesale regeneration of the Thames Gateway.

Experts demand city region tax-raising powers

24 November 2005

City regions should be given the powers to raise their own taxes to finance regeneration infrastructure, says a report this week by the reformed Urban Task Force.

Urban areas being ignored, says task force

24 November 2005

The Government's drive to create sustainable communities outside of cities is causing a population drift towards the countryside, leaving urban areas with acute social problems, according to a report published this week.

Ecotec and Salford contract

24 November 2005

Birmingham-based researchers and consultants Ecotec and Salford University's centre for Sustainable Urban and Regional Futures have jointly won a contract to investigate the private rental sector in Stoke-on-Trent. The research has been commissioned by Stoke City Council to ensure that future housing policies are in line with the accommodation needs of people in the city.

Right-to-buy delay in Scots Highlands

24 November 2005

Right-to-buy is being suspended in communities across the Scottish Highlands as part of a move to address the shortage of affordable homes in the region.

In Place - Central Park transport gateway, Manchester

24 November 2005

Name of scheme: Central Park transport gateway Completed: November 2005 Where is it? East Manchester What is it? A new transport route into Central Park and a proposed station for a future Metrolink tram...

Innovations - Refugees volunteer to boost their skills

24 November 2005

The Regional Integration Initiative aims to encourage refugees and asylum-seekers to become involved in training and volunteering, helping them to integrate and contribute to the community, as well as trying to tackle prejudices. The scheme is designed to boost migrants' skills and ease their transition into paid work. It is organised by the Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Consortium for Asylum-Seekers and Refugees, a Home Office-funded partnership. Ivelina Metchkarova-Taylor, a development worker at the consortium, answers our panel's questions.

Appointment at Advantage West Midlands

24 November 2005

Regional development agency Advantage West Midlands has named Stuart Kirkwood as its director of special projects. Kirkwood, a chartered surveyor, has worked in the Midlands property sector for 20 years. In his new post, he will lead a team of development and assets specialists who are responsible for the disposal of 445ha of brown-field land.

Sheffield tentants transfer

24 November 2005

Tenants on a Sheffield housing estate have voted to transfer their homes from the city council to housing association Sanctuary Housing. The 86 per cent 'yes' vote should kick-start a five-year programme of extensive improvements to the Shiregreen estate, the council said.

Kinetic AIU masterplan

24 November 2005

Waterside regeneration company Isis and Birmingham City Council have appointed architect Kinetic AIU to produce a masterplan for the regeneration of Birmingham's Warwick Bar. Proposals for the area include a film centre and auditorium, an art gallery, a hotel, up to 600 homes, business space, cafes, bars and restaurants.