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Central City issue five in development

Published: 2010-07-21 11:02:33

From: Coventry (Central City)

Preparations are taking place for the launch of the fifth issue of Central City magazine.

Dedicated to regeneration and development in Coventry the magazine throws a spotlight on all the schemes and initiatives contributing to the city's Ł9 billion regeneration programme.

The features list for the next issue is in development, so it's not too late to get involved. Contact the editor with your ideas. read more

Making the most of LEPs

Published: 2010-07-21 10:59:47

From: Coventry (Central City)

Coventry University’s professor of international business strategy and economics David Bailey used his blog in the Birmingham Post to look at what role the new Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs ) will play once the regional development agencies are wound down.

He highlighted the sensible work some areas have already conducted, forming new cross border partnerships, and questioned what will happen in the West Midlands, which has fallen victim to in-fighting in times past. read more

BBC reports on Coventry’s quango cuts

Published: 2010-07-21 10:57:40

From: Coventry (Central City)

Coventry is a city famous for car making, but these days it is public sector workers who are driving much of the local economy. (Sourced from BBC News.)

And Coventry is the first big victim of the government's Ł6 billion spending cuts. read more

Coventry appeals "unfair" BSF decision

Published: 2010-07-21 10:55:10

From: Coventry (Central City)

Coventry officials met education secretary Michael Gove to air their views on the axing of Coventry building schools for the future (BSF) scheme.

The coalition government scrapped the city’s Ł355 million scheme but Gove has pledged a review team will visit Coventry.

It will be briefed to assess where the nation’s schools most in need of attention are located. read more

Ł130 million Manufacturing Technology Centre on track

Published: 2010-07-21 10:53:30

From: Coventry (Central City)

The development set to put the midlands at the forefront of global manufacturing research is on schedule to open next summer.

Morgan Sindall’s Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) at Ansty Park will bring together figures in academia and manufacturing to help bolster the region’s innovation credentials. read more

Warwick University science facility opens

Published: 2010-07-21 10:52:40

From: Coventry (Central City)

The new Science City Cleanroom for Energy Efficient Semiconductors opened at the University of Warwick earlier this month.

Professor Phil Mawby, head of the new facility, presented the first semiconductor wafer to be processed by the new facility to Professor Chris Snowden, president of the Institution of Engineering and Technology at the opening ceremony. read more

Severn Trent offices to complete on schedule

Published: 2010-07-21 10:51:13

From: Coventry (Central City)

Stoford is on track to complete the Ł60 million Severn Trent Water office development in Coventry.

The Midlands developer has been working on the 15,795sq m BREEAM excellent rated offices for two years and completion is set for September. read more

Nottingham hub successfully attracts 'creatives'

Published: 2010-07-21 09:26:00

From: Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

Nine months after its opening, creative hub Antenna has brought a range of digital media companies under one roof. (Sourced from BBC News.)

It is hoped that the base in Nottingham, whose Ł2 million refit was part-funded by the East Midlands Development Agency, will give a boost to the creative industries in the region. read more

Croydon retail centre slips down shopping ranking

Published: 2010-07-21 09:20:27

From: London - Croydon (City3)

Croydon's retail centre has slipped to 36th in a ranking of the country's top shopping destinations, despite consumer spending remaining relatively constant in the borough through the recession. (Sourced from Croydon Guardian.)

New shopping centres at Liverpool, Cardiff and Westfield in London have all leapfrogged Croydon in the annual Caci ranking, which forecasts retail expenditure for the borough at an estimated £770m for 2010. read more

Developers sought for Ł50m Gateshead Sports Village

Published: 2010-07-20 09:51:12

From: Newcastle (Renaissance)

Gateshead Council is inviting proposals from developers for the creation of a Ł50 million Sports Village at Gateshead International Stadium. (Sourced from Construction News.)

The complex will house an ice arena with spectator seating and an indoor ski slope as well as hotels, restaurants and cafes. read more