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Councillor Carter bids to replace enterprise quango

Published: 2010-07-13 15:16:38

Kent County Council leader councillor Paul Carter has issued a rallying call aimed at forming a local body to drive forward regeneration and enterprise initiatives. (Sourced from Kent News.)
 
The new organisation would replace the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), which is being abolished by the coalition government. read more

Medway1 issue three out soon

Published: 2010-07-13 15:15:52

The next issue of Medway’s official regeneration magazine will be landing on the desks of regeneration professionals up and down the country in the next few weeks.
 
Packed with all the latest developments from the area’s ambitious regeneration programme, issue three promises to be the biggest and most comprehensive yet. Despite the economic climate, Medway is delivering.
 
News articles provide latest updates on the schemes and initiatives helping turn the five towns into a thriving 21st century city. Also this latest edition of the magazine features a detailed examination of the innovative businesses flocking to Medway, as well as an in-depth look at the changes taking place in Chatham. read more

Green residential schemes launch by the river

Published: 2010-07-13 15:11:39

Energy efficient waterside living is to become a reality in Medway with the launch of two new schemes at St Mary’s Island.
 
Countryside Maritime’s developments The Sail Loft and Riverside Quarter, which are joint ventures with the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), have already been attracting enquiries from buyers. read more

Costa del Salford, a hidden gem on the holiday map

Published: 2010-07-13 09:18:36

Salford may have missed out on a chance to have its own beach, but that has not stopped it being touted as a holiday destination in a new book. (Sourced from Manchester Evening News.)
 
An entire chapter of a book about 'unsung Britain' is devoted to the city as it lines up with Norwich, Milton Keynes, Hull, Coventry and Slough as a place to see. read more

Ethical energy supplier could cut bills for Derby residents

Published: 2010-07-13 09:13:17

Council house tenants in Derby could be set to get cheaper energy bills after Derby Homes announced a partnership with non-profit energy supplier Ebico. (Sourced from uSwitch.com.)
 
Ebico will be the preferred supplier for gas and electricity to all Derby Homes tenants and offers a special tariff with one flat rate per unit of energy used, 24dash.com reports. read more

Work starts on Dee Park

Published: 2010-07-12 09:25:10

The transformation of Dee Park estate in Tilehurst, Reading took a significant step forward this week when The Oak Tree public house in Spey Road was demolished in preparation for building 60 brand new Extra Care flats for senior residents of the estate.
 
This marks the first major step in an exciting £150 million project to completely transform the 1960s-built estate over an eight year period. read more

£100m hospital safe from cuts

Published: 2010-07-12 09:16:40

Hospital bosses are confident that the £100 million secured for west Cumbria’s new hospital will not be affected by NHS spending cuts. (Sourced from Whitehaven News.)
 
The project to rebuild the hospital at Hensingham has already received initial approval and contractors have been appointed. read more

Budget leaves many questions unanswered

Published: 2010-07-09 15:14:13

What was not in the June budget was arguably more important for the regeneration community than what it contained.
 
TIF still on hold: it will not be until the Government publishes its White Paper this summer that local authorities will know what options are on the table for investing the benefits from business rate growth in new developments. It is also expected that the White Paper will include simplified planning consents process for areas where there is a case for business growth.
 
Commenting on the budget, the British Property Foundation (BPF) pointed out the need for more innovative thinking if local authorities are to restart regeneration projects.
 
"Tax increment financing (TIF) represents one approach that the Government should wholeheartedly approach. TIF allows the upfront cost of infrastructure to be paid for out of the rate income that new developments generate." read more

Financing regeneration: call for government action

Published: 2010-07-09 15:07:02

SocInvest has sent the following open letter to Grant Shapps, minister for housing and local government at the Department for Communities and Local Government:
 
"We should like to draw the Minister's attention to an important set of recommendations proposed by leading members of the regeneration community.
 
For the nation to continue to reap the economic benefits from regenerating urban communities, there needs to be a radical new approach to the way in which local authorities finance redevelopment projects.
 
According to an exclusive study undertaken for SocInvest 2010, June 16, London, the UK's premier regeneration finance and funding event attended by 170 senior executives, an overwhelming majority believe that new ways have to be found to finance regeneration programmes and that changes in government policy will be key to enabling this to happen.
 
•96% believe that regeneration depends entirely or partially on new approaches to raising finance.
 
•95% say that new government policies are key to enabling these new finance approaches. read more

Delegates delighted with SocInvest 2010

Published: 2010-07-09 14:16:12

SocInvest 2010 took place last month and, overall, was very well received. Comments from delegates and speakers included:
 
•75% said that the event met their personal objectives "extremely well" or "well"; the remainder said "quite well".
 
•76% said that the coverage of regeneration funding issues was either "extremely good" or "good".
 
•69% said that they took away ideas and information that would help them with funding initiatives. read more

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