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Tourism chief wants action to back words

Published: 2010-08-17 09:32:25

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

Cumbria's tourism chief wants urgent talks with the Government after the Prime Minister said the visitor industry was “fundamental” to Britain’s recession recovery. (Sourced from News & Star.)

David Cameron has pledged to make the country one of the world’s top five tourist destinations after Britain slipped down the global rankings. read more

Riverlights development could have five top restaurants

Published: 2010-08-17 09:26:43

From: Derby (Perspective)

Five restaurant units are set to be marketed as part of the next phase of the multi-million-pound Riverlights development. (Sourced from Derby Telegraph.)

In March, the bus station element of the Morledge project started operating and recently a Spar convenience store opened at Riverlights. read more

Autumn release for issue four

Published: 2010-08-16 16:45:27

From: Salford (Central Salford)

Production of Central Salford magazine issue four is now well under way.

Due for release at Central Salford URC's Investing in Regeneration event on the 23rd September 2010 at the Lowry Hotel, the magazine will include all the latest news and views from the major projects that will transform the city.

Other highlights include a detailed feature highlighting why so many organisations are choosing to relocate to Salford, the city's thriving creative industries, a look a the city’s sustainability credentials and a focus on the latest goings on at the Łmulti-billion MediaCityUK development. read more

Salford now ‘a more viable’ business destination

Published: 2010-08-16 16:43:24

From: Salford (Central Salford)

Salford’s Chapel Street “has become a more viable place to try things out,” according to Bill Campbell – the man behind the city’s premier creative hub Islington Mill.

Speaking exclusively to Central Salford magazine, he said: “We have demonstrated that people will come and set up in business here, and that when it comes to holding events people will come out.” read more

Uni announces MediaCityUK courses

Published: 2010-08-16 16:41:27

From: Salford (Central Salford)

More than 1,500 students will be studying at Peel’s MediaCityUK development at Salford Quays.

The University of Salford has announced it will run 39 courses from its state-of-the-art development, with students studying alongside creative media companies as well as several relocated BBC departments.

Many of the courses will be media focused, including ones concentrating on digital broadcasting, audio production, journalism, animation and media management. read more

Plan submitted for Ł26 million stadium

Published: 2010-08-16 16:38:08

From: Salford (Central Salford)

Detailed plans for the new Ł26 million community stadium at Barton go before city planners this week.

The largest single investment in sport in the city for decades is the result of the formation of joint venture company between Salford City Council and developer Peel.

In addition to providing the new home ground for the Salford City Reds rugby Super League team the development will feature a mixture of other uses, with the outline planning application including proposals for around 21,000sq m of retail space. read more

Town hall renovation on track

Published: 2010-08-16 16:33:20

From: Salford (Central Salford)

The Ł200,000 restoration of Eccles’ 19th century town hall is well under way, with both internal and external repairs bringing the building back to its former glory.

Urban Vision is carrying out the 12 week improvement programme which, once complete, will see the creation of a new entrance, reception area and lift, as well as windows repaired and bricks cleaned. read more

Northwest still ahead of UK average despite slowing output growth

Published: 2010-08-16 16:29:27

From: Salford (Central Salford)

Recent data suggests a slowdown in the northwest's private sector output but the region has continued to out-perform the wider UK economy.

At the start of the third quarter the research also suggested that employment had risen for the first time in three months. read more

Ł14 million facelift gives tower blocks a taste of the high life

Published: 2010-08-16 16:27:38

From: Salford (Central Salford)

Four tower blocks, built during a revolution in modern housing 50 years ago, are to undergo a Ł14 million revamp. (Sourced from Salford Advertiser.)

The blocks in Eccles town centre were run by Salford Council until two years ago but are now owned by City West Housing Trust. read more

Homes plan for former Gloucestershire College site

Published: 2010-08-16 09:29:04

From: Gloucester (Gloucester7)

Plans have been unveiled for a six-acre derelict site in Gloucester. (Sourced from BBC News.)

Linden Homes want to build 279 homes, a health centre, a cafe/restaurant and offices on the former Gloucestershire College site in Greyfriars. read more