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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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Mixed messages over Cheltenham and Gloucester bid for 2017 City of Culture title

Published: 2010-06-07 09:32:58

From: Gloucester (Gloucester7)

Ambitions to see Cheltenham and Gloucester crowned the cultural capital of the country have got off to a stuttering start. (Sourced from This is Gloucestershire.)

Enthusiasm to compete in the UK City of Culture competition in 2017 is rife on the western side of the Golden Valley bypass. read more

One North East fighting to avoid deepest cuts

Published: 2010-06-07 09:25:47

From: Newcastle (Renaissance)

The new head of One North East has revealed his officers are in detailed negotiations to deflect spending cuts to the south. (Sourced from Journal Live.)

Paul Callaghan, the new chairman at the multi-million pound development agency, said yesterday he was confident he had the backing of Business Secretary Vince Cable. read more

Plans for station multi-storey car park submitted

Published: 2010-06-04 11:02:55

From: Derby (Perspective)

The second phase of the redevelopment of Derby's railway station has taken a step forward with the submission of plans for a multi-storey car park. (Sourced from Derby Telegraph.)

The first part of the station's Ł2m changes included a new layout for buses and taxis at the front of the station with bus stops, a 32-space taxi rank, more cycle parking, dedicated space for cars to drop passengers off and specific areas for Blue Badge holders. read more

Dee Park revamp to start soon

Published: 2010-06-04 10:17:42

From: Reading (R:UK)

A residents' group has hailed news that work will soon start on the long-awaited Dee Park regeneration as a “monumental day”. (Sourced from Get Reading.)

Last week it was confirmed that plans for the first phase of the multi-million pound project have been finalised. read more

Newcastle approves housing plan

Published: 2010-06-04 09:45:30

From: Newcastle (Renaissance)

Newcastle City Council has emerged as a frontrunner to form a new type of public-private affordable housing vehicle after it appointed a preferred private sector partner to its emerging local housing company. (Sourced from Regen and Renewal.)

The council's executive has approved plans for a joint venture with consortium Barratt Keepmoat Yuill that is intended to last for at least 15 years and deliver 1,800 homes in the Scotswood regeneration area. read more

Dakota House popular with first time buyers

Published: 2010-06-04 09:31:05

From: London - Croydon (City3)

Family Mosaic's Dakota House development has enjoyed buoyant early sales success, with 23 apartments being reserved in the first two weeks of availability.

Chris Roads, sales and marketing director at Family Mosaic, comments: "Since we launched Dakota House interest has been incredibly high and this has continued with over 60% of the development reserved in the first two weeks." read more

Ricoh Arena chosen for Olympics

Published: 2010-06-03 12:56:37

From: Coventry (Central City)

Coventry City's Ricoh Arena has been chosen as one of the football venues for the 2012 Olympic Games. (Sourced from BBC Sport.)

The 33,000-capacity stadium was selected to stage the Midland-based games of the Games after Villa Park was ruled out due to planned building work. read more

University to construct unique energy house

Published: 2010-06-03 10:33:06

From: Salford (Central Salford)

A traditional-style terraced house is to be built inside a three-storey, sealed testing chamber at the University of Salford. In addition to its original brickwork and roof, the world's first 'Energy House', will also be fully furnished and fitted as a typical working home with fully functioning water, gas and electricity supplies. (Sourced from University of Salford.)

Once completed next spring, the Coronation Street-style house will be subject to some of the most advanced energy experiments ever conducted on a residential property. read more

A great location for business

Published: 2010-06-03 09:45:24

From: Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

Huge investment interest has been shown after the 2nd Invest in Nottingham Day held last week. (Sourced from Guide to Nottingham.)

Over 240 influential business leaders attended the event, which showcased the best the city has to offer. read more

Packington Estate: development update

Published: 2010-06-03 09:28:43

From: Islington (Inspire)

Phase one of the Packington Estate’s redevelopment is complete, with 109 affordable flats delivered for the residents of Packington Square and the youth centre also complete.

But no one is taking it easy, as demolition for the second phase is already under way. read more