Latest News in East Midlands

University launches £1bn masterplan

The University of Leicester has released development plans that will cost £1 billion to complete.

Award won by Derby Compact

An accord between voluntary organisations and public bodies in Derby was last week named the local compact of the year at a ceremony in London.

Dossier outlines empty rates demolitions

At least eight development sites have been bulldozed due to a policy that forces the owners of empty commercial property to pay business rates, renewal chiefs claimed this week.

Total recall

John Prescott reviews his career highlights - and regrets.

Bright sparks

The Beacon winners have a lot to teach us.

Where have all the good people gone?

How we might address the sector's looming skills crisis.

Empty promises

If we want high-density cities, why are so many flats standing empty?

City-Regions

Should conurbations like Manchester or Liverpool follow London's lead?