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Fusion #4 set for Autumn

Published: 2010-05-28 07:30:40

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

The next issue of Cumbria County Council's regeneration magazine Fusion will be published this autumn.

Projects and developments across the UK's biggest county will be featured, from the new outlet mall K Village in Kendal to the Waterfront Business Park and Marina Village in Barrow-in-Furness.

The latest developments in the world-leading Britain's Energy Coast programme will be covered, including the work of the Nuclear Build Group, massive offshore windfarm plans and emerging geothermal and hydro power schemes. read more

Schools plans approved

Published: 2010-05-27 10:36:56

From: London - Croydon (City3)

Croydon's blueprint for school transformation across the borough and plans for a new primary school in Selhurst were approved by the Transforming Croydon Schools Cabinet sub-committee yesterday evening.

Croydon Council's Strategy for Change Document - which outlines how the council intends to use Government funding granted by the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme - follows on from the council's formal entry onto the BSF programme in December. read more

Gloucester Quays promises 40 new top end shops and restaurants

Published: 2010-05-27 09:42:04

From: Gloucester (Gloucester7)

Forty more shops and restaurants are set for Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet as part of an expansion of the site. (Sourced from This is Gloucestershire.)

One year after fashion guru Gok Wan opened it up with 39 stores, 60 units are now occupied and more high-end retailers are set to follow. read more

Southampton City Council Launches Economic Blueprint For Growth And Jobs

Published: 2010-05-27 09:37:53

From: Southampton (Forward)

A new economic blueprint for Southampton promises to bring more than 25,000 new jobs and 5000 new homes to the city by 2026. (Sourced from eGov Monitor.)

Southampton City Council has a driving ambition to secure the city’s future by developing it as first choice destination for big business, tourists and shoppers. read more

Ł2 million carbon reduction grant on offer

Published: 2010-05-26 10:52:49

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

SMEs in Cumbria are to benefit from a share of Ł2 million in grant funding to develop and demonstrate innovative carbon reduction technologies.

The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is offering the grants as part of the Northwest Climate Change Action Plan.

A wide variety of companies will be eligible for the grants including those working in waste treatment and recycling, water pollution, air pollution, land remediation and energy generation and efficiency. read more

Growth 2010 approaches

Published: 2010-05-26 10:52:21

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

The third Growth 2010 event will take place on June 10 at Carlisle Racecourse.

Hosted by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, it will be an opportunity for local businesses to meet potential customers, source high quality local providers and discover potential business ideas and opportunities. read more

Workington bridge plans unveiled

Published: 2010-05-26 10:49:38

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

Local residents have been invited to view proposals for the future of Workington’s Calva Bridge, which was damaged by floods last November.

Detailed structural analysis and investigations have been carried out on the bridge and Connect Roads and Cumbria County Council are eager to garner public opinion before pressing on with the work. read more

Five shortlisted to submit plans for Derwent Forest

Published: 2010-05-26 10:48:35

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

Cumbria County Council has announced five companies have been asked to further detail their proposals of how to develop Derwent Forest and Broughton Moor, the former Royal Naval Armaments Depot.

The companies' identities remain secret. They were chosen from 12 which originally submitted expressions of interest in developing the 424-hectare site. read more

Funding for 216 businesses hit by Cumbrian floods

Published: 2010-05-26 10:45:21

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has handed out over Ł1 million to some 216 businesses affected by the floods that devastated areas of Cumbria six months ago.

The Flood Recovery Grant Scheme was established by the NWDA within a few days of the floods and made available to small and medium businesses within six days.

Local communities themselves have raised almost Ł2.5 million, a remarkable sum. More than Ł1.4 million has been distributed to over 700 households and 90 community groups so far. read more

New interim vice-chancellor for university

Published: 2010-05-26 10:39:24

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

Professor Graham Upton has been appointed interim vice-chancellor of the University of Cumbria.

An established senior academic, Upton served for 10 years at Oxford Brookes University as well as spending time in senior roles at the University of Birmingham and the University of Wales. read more