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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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New Cathedral Gardens finished

Published: 2010-08-16 09:22:23

From: Salford (Central Salford)

The first phase of improvements to Chapel Street's public spaces has been officially unveiled with an afternoon tea party for the community held in the new grounds of Salford Cathedral. (Sourced from Place North West.)

Local residents joined representatives from the Diocese of Salford, Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company, Salford City Council, lead development partner English Cities Fund and architects Urban Vision to celebrate the project. read more

More than 200 apply for new Tesco jobs

Published: 2010-08-13 09:12:31

From: Reading (R:UK)

A new Tesco Express store attracted more than 200 applications for just 18 jobs proving every little really does help. (Sourced from getworkingham.)

The supermarket giant advertised the vacancies on the board outside its new shop on the site of the former Blockbuster store in Oxford Road while the inside was being kitted out. read more

Visit Kent welcomes PM David Cameron’s tourism pledge

Published: 2010-08-13 09:05:49

From: Medway (Medway1)

Sandra Matthews-Marsh, chief executive of Visit Kent, has welcomed Prime Minister David Cameron’s endorsement of the key role tourism will play in driving forward economic recovery. (Sourced from Only Kent.)

Speaking in London, Mr Cameron stressed the importance of tourism to the economy stating that it is the third highest export earner with a huge domestic market – supporting 200,000 businesses contributing Ł115 billion to the British economy and employing nearly ten per cent of the workforce. read more

Renaisi CEO retires

Published: 2010-08-12 09:39:36

From: Islington (Inspire)

Kevin Sugrue has retired after 12 years as chief executive of regeneration agency Renaisi. (Sourced from New Start.)

The social enterprise delivers the EC1 New Deal for Communities programme on behalf of Islington Council and provides regeneration consultancy to clients across London and the south east. read more

Coventry business leaders welcome loan rate decision

Published: 2010-08-12 09:32:24

From: Coventry (Central City)

Business leaders in Coventry and Warwickshire have welcomed the decision to leave interest rates unchanged. (Sourced from Coventry Telegraph.)

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee announced yesterday rates would remain at 0.5 per cent - a record low, which has been maintained since March 2009. read more

Questionnaire aims at getting view of way ahead for Bradford

Published: 2010-08-11 15:54:54

From: Bradford (Bradford Magazine)

Thousands of people who live or work in Bradford are set to be asked for their views on what can be done to reinvigorate the city centre. (Sourced from Telegraph and Argus.)

Reinvestment Bradford, a social enterprise that is being set up to promote the sustainable regeneration of the city centre, is organising a survey of public attitudes towards Bradford’s shops and facilities. read more

Doubts for North-East homes plan

Published: 2010-08-11 09:25:33

From: Newcastle (Renaissance)

Plans to build more than 44,000 homes in North-East England over the next five years may be unviable, a report warns. (Sourced from Regen & Renewal.)

A study by consultancy Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners (NLP), seen by Regeneration & Renewal, says that almost all of the growth is earmarked for areas where home sales fell the most during the recession and where many potential buyers struggle to raise the deposits required by mortgage lenders. read more

Feilden Clegg Bradley go-ahead for 13th century priory scheme

Published: 2010-08-11 09:19:54

From: Gloucester (Gloucester7)

Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios has won planning for its Ł5.8 million 'language immersion centre' at a 13th century priory in Gloucester. (Sourced from Building Design.)

The three-storey educational facility will replace 19th and 20th century industrial buildings, which were built on the south-east quadrant of the medieval Blackfriars Priory. read more

Nottingham and Derby seek to form joint Local Enterprise Partnership

Published: 2010-08-10 16:55:22

From: Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

Nottingham and Derby have reached an agreement to work together on the creation of a Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

Both sets of city and county councils have signed up to the deal, which has received widespread support from business groups and universities in the region. read more

Sky-high ambition

Published: 2010-08-10 16:52:48

From: Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

The University of Nottingham’s position at the forefront of global aerospace research has been strengthened thanks to a Ł3.6 million grant.

The money from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) will be used to help establish the university’s Institute for Aerospace Technology, which will contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies. read more