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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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Developer has two million sq ft of space in portfolio

Published: 2010-07-09 09:22:30

From: Bradford (Bradford Magazine)

The company behind the regeneration of a once-derelict Bradford mill has reached a significant landmark as it continues to grow its business. (Sourced from Telegraph and Argus.)

Urban Splash, which has transformed Lister Mills in Manningham, has reached the two million square foot mark in its commercial property portfolio. read more

AWM axe a costly mistake, warns Coventry University expert

Published: 2010-07-09 09:18:20

From: Coventry (Central City)

Development agency Advantage West Midlands, facing the government cuts axe, has invested nearly Ł200 million in 12 major regeneration projects in Coventry and Warwickshire. (Sourced from Coventry Telegraph.)

The list of projects funded by government in 11 years via Advantage West Midlands includes Ł4.8m spent acquiring the Ricoh Arena site. read more

Road improvements under way

Published: 2010-07-09 09:11:28

From: Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

The next stage of road improvements in Nottingham city centre have begun. (Sourced from My Nottingham.)

Roads around Lower Parliament Street and Hockley will see improvements as part of the Connecting Eastside Project. read more

Gateshead’s Trinity Square car park to be demolished

Published: 2010-07-08 11:07:30

From: Newcastle (Renaissance)

The final vehicle to drive around the North-East’s most famous car park was taken for a spin yesterday – weeks before the landmark is due to be flattened. (Sourced from Northern Echo.)

Demolition work on Gateshead’s Trinity Square car park, best known from the Sixties gangster film Get Carter, is expected to start later this month. read more

Medway on screen: Rochester events taking place throughout July

Published: 2010-07-08 09:22:23

From: Medway (Medway1)

Screen Archive South East, with money from the Heritage Lottery Fund, is leading an exciting new community history project looking at the River Medway in the twentieth century. (Sourced from Rochester People.)

It is devoted to the River Medway, the towns and villages it passes through and its important place in the social, industrial and agricultural history of Medway and Kent in the last century. read more

Battle to save Holloway cinema from tower block plan

Published: 2010-07-08 09:13:36

From: Islington (Inspire)

One of Islington's landmark buildings is in danger of being overshadowed by a proposed development, according to concerned residents. (Sourced from Islington Gazette.)

Islington Council turned down an application for two blocks of flats - one seven-storey and one five-storey - next to the historic 1930s built Holloway Odeon, in Holloway Road, in May. But developers Hayden Bridge Ltd launched an appeal and a public inquiry has been announced. read more

Business questions answered

Published: 2010-07-07 11:56:43

From: Gloucester (Gloucester7)

More than 100 members of Gloucester’s business community attended the Bruton Knowles Question Time event on 1 July.

The event focused on the county’s economic future as a panel of business leaders, led by Ian Mean, editor of the Gloucester Citizen, fielded questions from the audience. read more

Spending cuts halt road improvements

Published: 2010-07-07 09:38:49

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

Improvements to a once busy Barrow road that is now a cul-de-sac have been put back a year because of spending cuts. (Sourced from North West Evening Mail.)

Barrow Regeneration agency does not expect to get the money for the improvements to Ramsden Dock Road on Barrow Island until next year at the earliest because of the spending squeeze on the Northwest Development Agency, which is itself due for the axe in 2012. read more

Derby takes Insider top spot

Published: 2010-07-07 09:30:48

From: Derby (Perspective)

Rolls-Royce chief executive Sir John Rose has been nominated as the person wielding most power over the midlands regional economy according to the 2010 Business Insider magazine Power 100 list released this month.

The citation comments that Derby’s number one employer has helped the city build a reputation for excellence and has a massive impact on the regional economy. read more

Helping jobseekers get off the shelf

Published: 2010-07-06 13:31:03

From: London - Croydon (City3)

A new retail recruitment centre is helping jobseekers in Croydon back into positions suitable for their skill sets.

Jobskills Retail is a partnership between Croydon College and Jobcentre Plus, and is being funded by £230,000 from Croydon Economic Development Company and the council. read more