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Gathered here are news stories from all our publications, covering many of the biggest regeneration projects across the UK.

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Cumbria LEP plans taking shape

Published: 2010-09-02 16:27:53

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

The creation of Cumbria’s Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is to take a giant leap forward as proposals are submitted to Government.

Voices from both the public and private sector have lent their support to the plan to create a single LEP for the entire county. read more

Potential Derwent developers on nature fact-finding mission

Published: 2010-09-02 16:25:47

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

Developers short listed to build on the former Broughton Moor site have been learning more about the wildlife present on the site.

Experts in ecology, landscape and the historic environment gave the potential developers a tour of the nature on the site last month so they could better appreciate local calls for sensitive redevelopment of the area as Derwent Forest. read more

Ravenglass named in top 10 costal gems

Published: 2010-09-02 16:23:48

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

One of Cumbria’s hidden gems was given the attention it deserves last month when the Guardian named it among Britain’s top 10 costal delights.

The paper recommended people make the effort to get of the beaten track and discover the village, recommending visitors lap ‘up the luxury at the Pennington hotel, a former coaching inn with stunning views over the estuary, whose restaurant sources vegetables, fruits and herbs from nearby Muncaster Castle’s historic kitchen gardens’. read more

UCLan leading Cumbrian recovery

Published: 2010-09-02 16:21:11

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

A business incubation facility at UCLan’s West Cumbrian campus at Westlakes is set to become a focal point for the region’s economic recovery.

Over the next two years up to 100 businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs will take advantage of the state-of-the-art incubation units, hot desk and business support facilities within the university’s recently refurbished Samuel Lindow building. read more

Lakes Alive festival nears end

Published: 2010-09-02 16:16:46

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

This weekend will see the final stages of five months of public events staged across the county.

Lakes Alive has been Cumbria’s contribution to the Legacy Trust UK programme, set up to help create a lasting cultural and sporting legacy from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. read more

Cumbria’s businesses urged to maximise export potential

Published: 2010-09-02 16:06:21

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

The UK Trade & Investment regional director Clive Drinkwater urged Cumbria’s businesses to make the most of oversees opportunities during a recent visit to the county.

Local companies Pentagon Chemicals, Gen II, Clark Door & Bendalls Engineering hosted company tours and discussed their current and future export strategies with him. read more

Ken Livingstone looks to China to regenerate Croydon

Published: 2010-09-02 09:26:11

From: London - Croydon (City3)

Ken Livingstone has vowed to bring in Chinese investment to boost Croydon’s regeneration if elected Mayor of London in 2012. (Sourced from thisislocallondon.)

The Labour heavyweight said Croydon's success was 'vital' to London's post-recession future, as he made his fourth campaigning visit to the borough since putting himself forward as Mayoral candidate in June. read more

Packington progresses

Published: 2010-09-02 09:22:06

From: Islington (Inspire)

Cantillon’s skills in urban demolition have proved critical in the Ł190million redevelopment of Islington’s troubled Packington Square Estate. (Sourced from Cantillon.)

The scheme is a joint venture between social housing specialist The Hyde Group and community developer Rydon Construction Ltd. read more

New circular bus service launched to do the rounds in Gloucester

Published: 2010-09-01 09:16:53

From: Gloucester (Gloucester7)

A new bus service will be stopping off in Gloucester from today. (Sourced from thisisGloucestershire.)

The new Centrebus 101 circular service is being launched in the city by Stagecoach in a bid to make travel in Gloucester easier and more accessible. read more

Sports village plan not affected by Whitehaven RL cash troubles

Published: 2010-09-01 09:11:28

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

The financial meltdown at Whitehaven Rugby League Club will not affect a proposed multi-million pound redevelopment of the area around its home ground, the local council said. (Sourced from News & Star.)

Haven’s board of directors announced on Thursday night that they intend to seek administration in the next 10 days over a Ł64,000 tax bill. read more