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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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Full steam ahead for Metro redevelopment

Published: 2010-06-29 15:58:55

From: Newcastle (Renaissance)

A Tyne and Wear Metrocar travelled through the North East streets by lorry on 21 June – marking the start of a Ł20 million refurbishment for the entire Metro fleet.

And only a day later new Chancellor George Osborne confirmed the coalition Government’s ongoing commitment to invest up to Ł350 million in modernising the Metro system.

The challenging operation to transport the 40-tonne Metrocar to Doncaster, where it will receive specialist improvement work, will have to be repeated many times over the next five years as the fleet is upgraded. read more

Trafford uses image of Salford to sell itself

Published: 2010-06-29 09:26:44

From: Salford (Central Salford)

Bungling council bosses have produced a glossy advert to promote their borough – but accidentally used an image of a neighbouring city. (Sourced from Manchester Evening News.)

Trafford Council commissioned a photographer to produce the image as part of an advert for high-profile council jobs. read more

Enterprise agency Seeda axed in Osborne's Budget

Published: 2010-06-29 09:22:18

From: Medway (Medway1)

Major investment in Kent will be handled at a more local level following the Government’s announcement to abolish one of the UK’s largest unelected decision-makers. (Sourced from Kent News.)

The South East England Development Agency (Seeda) – which is responsible for the social and economic growth of the region – was one of the highest-profile casualties of this week’s Budget when Chancellor George Osborne announced he was scrapping all Regional Development Agencies (RDAs). read more

Croydon's architectural 'buzz'

Published: 2010-06-25 10:49:46

From: London - Croydon (City3)

Croydon was the centre of attention during the London Festival of Architecture last month.

The Croydon Built Environment Exhibition (CBEE) launched at Croydon Clocktower on 22 June with a private view attended by more than 70 VIP guests. read more

Reading in Bloom 2010

Published: 2010-06-25 09:58:55

From: Reading (R:UK)

The town is looking forward to a milestone year in the growth of Reading in Bloom. (Sourced from Living Reading.)

As an organisation In Bloom has been working for over twenty years to make Reading a more attractive, colourful place to visit and live in. read more

In the bag – 500th shopper joins local shopping scheme

Published: 2010-06-25 09:13:42

From: Islington (Inspire)

A scheme encouraging people to do at least half their shopping locally has soared past the milestone of 500 supporters. (Sourced from Islington Tribune.)

The campaign offers the incentive of a cotton shopping bag for those who help it achieve its aim of boosting businesses across Islington. read more

Historic Dockyard Chatham prepares for "greatest launch since HMS Victory"

Published: 2010-06-25 09:09:03

From: Medway (Medway1)

A once decaying maintenance building used to build and repair Royal Navy ships will reopen as the Ł13 million centrepiece of Chatham Historic Dockyard next month after receiving its first fleet of models and historic artefacts. (Sourced from Culture 24.)

The No.1 Smithery’s collection of globetrotting maritime objects and art, ranging from miniatures of Napoleonic ships to gold cups used by VIPs onboard, will entertain visitors to the Dockyard with five dedicated new areas. read more

Coventry City Council facing green-belt housing fight

Published: 2010-06-24 16:51:08

From: Coventry (Central City)

Coventry City Council could be set for a raft of costly fights from developers who want to build on the city’s green belt. (Sourced from Coventry Telegraph.)

The council’s new Labour administration has vowed to protect the green belt, but a recent report from the Planning Inspectorate approved a 3,600-home ‘eco-suburb’ in Keresley. read more

Mini power station plan for Croydon town centre

Published: 2010-06-24 10:25:51

From: London - Croydon (City3)

A mini power station could be built in the centre of Croydon as part of a £55m council plan to sell its own heat and electricity. (Sourced from Croydon Guardian.)

The District Energy (DE) scheme would involve setting up a small-scale plant near the current council headquarters at Taberner House. read more

Bradford regeneration schemes face cash drop

Published: 2010-06-24 10:06:07

From: Bradford (Bradford Magazine)

An immediate Ł4.7 million cut to a flagship scheme to revive the housing market in struggling parts of Bradford could land it in “trouble,” the Government has been warned. (Sourced from Telegraph & Argus.)

Ministers faced questions after suddenly slashing the budget of the West Yorkshire and South Yorkshire ‘housing market renewal’ scheme and ten similar projects in other towns and cities. read more