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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 hotel could boost city economy

Published: 2010-08-10 16:51:12

From: Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

Councillors will decide whether to back the proposed renovation of the Victorian Catherine House to create a new 65 bed hotel in Lace Market.

The plans, which are the third to go before the Development Control Committee in as many months, also involve the demolition of a modern building next door. read more

Changan moves into No.1 Nottingham Science Park

Published: 2010-08-10 16:49:29

From: Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

Business links between Nottingham and China were strengthened last month when the deal was signed to bring Chinese car maker Changan to No.1 Nottingham Science Park.

Changan, which was initially attracted to the region by the East Midlands Development Agency (emda), is to set up its first UK R&D centre in Nottingham. read more

Move to conserve Sutton Passeys' heritage

Published: 2010-08-10 16:44:58

From: Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

Nottingham City Council’s Development Control Committee will discuss plans to protect a historical area of the city from potentially harmful development next week.

Proposals are in place to introduce a conservation area in Sutton Passeys, giving the council full control over development in the area. read more

City architect secures Ł1.6 million Indian deals

Published: 2010-08-10 16:43:00

From: Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

Newark architect Benoy has signed three major contracts to design schemes in Bangalore and Mumbai.

The business was secured when Benoy chairman Graham Cartledge accompanied David Cameron on a trip to India. read more

Nottingham Community Housing joins Efficiency East Midlands procurement group

Published: 2010-08-10 16:40:33

From: Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) is the latest organisation to join Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) – a brand new procurement and benchmarking consortium of housing providers. (Sourced from 24dash.com.)

Its key aim is to bring together all the registered housing providers in the East Midlands to show how working collaboratively can bring savings to their organisations. read more

Business links for future high flyers

Published: 2010-08-10 16:35:18

From: Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

Support workshops designed to inspire people considering setting up their own businesses are being rolled out across the East Midlands.

Funded by the East Midlands Development Agency (emda), Business Link is keen to assist potential entrepreneurs turn their ideas into profitable local businesses. read more

Tributes to former Cumbrian council leader

Published: 2010-08-10 09:28:23

From: Cumbria (Fusion)

Tributes have been paid following the death of a former Cumbrian council leader who guided the county through the foot and mouth crisis. (Sourced from BBC News.)

Rex Toft, who died last Friday aged 76, led Cumbria County Council from June 2001 until September 2004 and had been a councillor for nearly 20 years. read more

Work set to start on tower block scheme after delays

Published: 2010-08-10 09:23:34

From: London - Croydon (City3)

A long-awaited start on a 750-home town centre development is expected in the next few weeks. (Sourced from Croydon Advertiser.)

The announcement from Berkeley Homes comes as the developer has submitted new plans for the scheme which envisage some internal alterations to the housing floors. read more

'Candle' statue alights in Gloucester Docks

Published: 2010-08-09 10:17:01

From: Gloucester (Gloucester7)

A 21m (68ft) high sculpture, which is set to become a Gloucester landmark, has been installed in the docks. (Sourced from BBC News.)

The work - dubbed The Candle - has been designed by Nottingham-based artist Wolfgang Buttress and is part of the city's regeneration project. read more

Ł3m business hub proves too noisy for the creative types

Published: 2010-08-09 09:16:33

From: Derby (Perspective)

The minimalist look of Derby's Friar Gate Studios is being scrapped and Ł860,000 spent on cladding bare walls and exposed ceilings to improve sound-proofing. (Sourced from Derby Telegraph.)

The high-profile office block, designed as Derby's creative hub, opened four years ago, at a cost of Ł3 million. read more