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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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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

University of Salford unveils MediaCity:UK plans, with 39 courses on offer

Published: 2010-08-09 09:09:26

From: Salford (Central Salford)

Today sees the release of The University of Salford’s list of undergraduate and postgraduate courses for its new MediaCity:UK site, where it expects to teach more than 1,500 students. (Sourced from How Do.)

At the core of the offer sit technology and media-based courses, with journalism, animation and TV documentary making studies sitting alongside qualifications such as BSc Digital Broadcast Technology and the MSc Audio Production. read more

Peel secures new tenant at Media City UK

Published: 2010-08-06 10:00:39

From: Salford (Central Salford)

Satellite Information Services has announced plans to relocate its production and engineering facilities in London to Media City UK at Salford Quays. (Sourced from Place North West.)

SIS, which has been based at the Pie Factory in Media City UK since 2006, said it will take a minimum of 25,000 sq ft in commercial offices located above the new studio facilities at the heart of development. read more

Ł5 million scheme starts to repair Coventry potholes

Published: 2010-08-05 09:44:39

From: Coventry (Central City)

Some of the worst roads in Coventry will finally be fixed as part of the council’s promise to tackle the city’s pothole nightmare. (Sourced from Coventry Telegraph.)

Council chiefs have released a list of the first roads which will be repaired as part of a Ł5.3million project. read more

New theatre aiming to make grand entrance in Finsbury Park

Published: 2010-08-05 09:27:42

From: Islington (Inspire)

A cultural boost is in store for Finsbury Park if plans for a new theatre get a green light. (Sourced from Hornsey & Crouch End Journal.)

Artistic director Jez Bond has been searching for more than four years for the perfect venue to open the Park Theatre and has now submitted a planning bid to overhaul a disused office building in Clifton Terrace, off Stroud Green Road - a stone's throw from busy Finsbury Park station. read more

Croydon renewal body directors walk out over coalition cuts

Published: 2010-08-04 13:01:13

From: London - Croydon (City3)

Twelve directors of a south London economic development body have resigned in protest over government funding cuts. (Sourced from Regeneration & Renewal.)

The Croydon Economic Development Company board members announced their resignation last Friday, leaving chief executive Tony Kildare as the only remaining board representative until the council body is formally wound up in September. read more

R:UK IN-DEPTH: post election planning

Published: 2010-08-04 09:47:22

From: Reading (R:UK)

Barton Willmore comments on the planning changes faced by the regeneration community under the coalition Government, exclusively for R:UK.

Major changes to the English system for town and country planning are under way just as Reading and its neighbouring authorities are set to commence delivery of key elements of planned growth.

As one of the UK's leading planning and design consultancies Reading’s Barton Willmore is closely following changes at the national level, while assisting many Thames Valley clients in the planning, design and delivery of development schemes.

Senior partner Ian Tant explained: "After four years of hard work and debate, the South East Plan - the Regional Spatial Strategy for the South East of England - was approved by the last government in May 2009. Now, after just a year, the plan has been revoked by the new coalition government, leaving Reading Borough Council and its neighbours to pick up the pieces in setting a strategic framework for the town and its environs. read more